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1952 Map of Liberty

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through this central Kentucky landscape, anchoring the development of Liberty and several outlying rural communities. This early 1950s survey captures a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country churches that defined local life before widespread consolidation. Named schools such as Hopewell Sch, Brush Creek Sch, and Murphy Sch are situated along the ridges and hollows, while family and community sites like Glenwood Cem and Moore Cem provide valuable touchstones for genealogical research.

Industry and local geography are represented by features like the Fish Hatchery near the river and the distinct topography of Dry Ridge. The map details numerous small settlements, including Pricetown, Lanhamtown, and Beech Bottom, which are connected by a web of narrow roads tracing the unique terrain of Woodrum Ridge and Apostolic Ridge. The drainage patterns of Moccasin Creek and Hickman Creek further illustrate the land's influence on the historical settlement patterns of Casey County.