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1950 Map of Kosmosdale

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Kosmosdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Louisville and its southwestern expansion dominate the landscape in the years following World War II, showing a mix of established urban neighborhoods like South Parkland and Wilder Park alongside industrial landmarks. The legendary Churchill Downs and the sprawling U S Naval Ordnance Plant underscore the city's sporting and industrial significance, while Iroquois Park provides a large green space at the city's edge.

The Ohio River serves as the primary geographical divider between the Kentucky landscape and the Indiana side, where Lanesville and Elizabeth sit among the ridges. The Kentucky shoreline is dotted with river-oriented communities like Kosmosdale and Riverside Gardens. Local heritage is well-preserved through numerous rural institutions, from the Waverly Hills Sanatorium on its prominent ridge to small family-named landmarks like McHarry Hill and various country schools such as Seven Springs School.