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1953 Map of Lebanon East

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lebanon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The rolling Bluegrass hills of central Kentucky are captured here in the early 1950s, centered just east of the city of Lebanon. This landscape is defined by its deep spiritual and educational roots, featuring numerous country sanctuaries such as St Ives Ch, Bells Chapel, and Bethel Union Ch. The agrarian character of the area is underscored by the Fairgrounds on the outskirts of Lebanon and the Glasscock Sch serving the local families.

Industrial and transport corridors anchor the terrain, most notably the Louisville and Nashville railroad which cuts through the central valley, passing through small settlements like Penick. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the winding waters of Rolling Fork and its tributaries, including the curiously named Milk and Mush Creek, where the terrain rises toward Putnam Knob. These features illustrate a classic Kentucky hill-country economy based on river access and rail connectivity.