1951 Map of Hopkinsville
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Hopkinsville serves as a major regional hub in the early 1950s, defined by its complex web of transportation and institutions. Three distinct rail lines, the Illinois Central, Tennessee Central, and Louisville and Nashville, converge on the city, underscoring its historical importance as a transit center. Outside the dense urban grid, the landscape transitions into agricultural terrain punctuated by essential local landmarks. To the east, the expansive grounds of the Western State Hospital and the rural community of Gainsville stand out. The southern reaches of this survey capture a network of country schools and houses of worship, such as Walnut Grove Sch and Locust Grove Ch, which anchored small outlying settlements like Masonville and Casky. The Little River and its South Fork wind through the county, providing the primary drainage for the surrounding hills and valleys.
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