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1965 Map of Hazel Green

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hazel Green
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Red River cuts a winding path through the dissected plateau of eastern Kentucky, defining the border between Morgan and Wolfe Counties. This mid-century survey captures a landscape where small valley settlements like Hazel Green and Maytown are connected by a web of narrow hollows and ridge-top roads. The presence of Oil Wells and a Gaging Sta near the river indicates the local importance of resource extraction and water management in the Red River Valley.

Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through landmarks such as the Hazel Green Academy and several rural churches, including Flat Rock Ch and the Consolation Mission Ch. The geography is characterized by an intricate network of tributaries, including Blackwater Creek and Lacy Creek, which have carved the terrain into the distinct ridges and forks that dictate the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries like Flat Rock Cem.