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1952 Map of Liberty

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Green River winds through the heart of Casey County, anchoring the town of Liberty during a period of mid-century development. This landscape is defined by its deep community roots, evidenced by a dense network of local institutions such as Hopewell Sch, Cainey Fork Sch, and the Poplar Springs Ch. The town of Liberty serves as the central hub, featuring the Glenwood Cem and even a modern drive-in theatre on its outskirts, signaling the shift toward post-war car culture.

Away from the town center, smaller settlements like Pricetown, Lanhamtown, and Gilpin are connected by winding roads that follow the ridges and creek valleys. Notable family and geographical landmarks like Blue Hole and Woodrum Ridge highlight the specific local topography that dictated settlement patterns. This survey, updated with 1970s photorevisions, provides a clear view of a rural Kentucky county seat balancing its agricultural origins with emerging mid-century infrastructure.