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1965 Map of Hazel Green

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hazel Green
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Red River winds through the borderlands of Morgan and Wolfe Counties, shaping a landscape defined by sharp ridges and narrow hollows. In this mid-century period, the town of Hazel Green serves as a local hub, anchored by the Hazel Green Academy and the Red River Valley Sem. These educational landmarks suggest a long-standing commitment to local instruction in this part of Kentucky. The settlement pattern follows the numerous forks and branches of the river system, with small communities like Maytown and Daysboro situated near critical junctions of water and road.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Swango Fork and Stamper Branch, or locate rural congregations at the Consolation Mission and Sandfield Ch. The map also details the area's infrastructure, from the Substation near Maytown to the series of Pipelines crossing the southern terrain. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from early 20th-century rural life toward modern utility expansion.