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1965 Map of Hedges

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hedges
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Upper Howard Creek and the Mountain Parkway dominate the rural landscape of eastern Clark County during this mid-century period. The map reveals a high density of small communities and family-named landmarks established along the winding Kentucky ridges, including Schollsville, Ruckerville, and the curiously named Rightangle. Several schools and churches, such as Ephesus Ch and Pharris Hill Ch, serve as social anchors for these dispersed settlements.

Industrial and transportation infrastructure is clearly visible, with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cutting through the northern section and several major gas pipelines traversing the hills. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous family burial grounds, including the Rupard Cem and Fox Cem, which are documented alongside established crossroads like Goffs Corner. The interplay between the deep-cut drainage of Lulbegrud Creek and the established road network like Thomson Station Road shows a region shaped by its complex topography and agricultural roots.