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1972 Map of Greenup

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Greenup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Ohio River corridor serves as the industrial and transit backbone for this region during the 1970s, where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads mirror the riverbanks. The settlement of Greenup serves as a focal point, situated near the confluence with the Little Sandy River. The map captures a landscape in transition, where legacy features like the Indian Mound and numerous family burial grounds, including the Gilruth-Davisson Cem and Bumgarner Cem, sit alongside mid-century developments like Poplar Highlands.

Industry and recreation define the interior, with active Strip Mines and the vast Greenbo Lake State Park occupying the southern reaches. Cultural landmarks such as the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine and local gathering spots like the County Park and Fairgrounds highlight the community structure of the time, while the transition from Ohio's furnace hamlets like Franklin Furnace to Kentucky's river towns is clearly delineated.