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1952 Map of Livermore

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Livermore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The confluence of the Green River and Rough River defines the landscape of northern McLean County, where the town of Livermore serves as a focal point for commerce and river transport. This 1952 topographic survey reveals a region deeply tied to its natural waterways and early 20th-century industrial development, notably the numerous Oil Wells scattered across the northern and central sections. To the south, the Louisville and Nashville railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting the settlements of Island, Stroud, and Moorman.

The map's detail provides excellent resources for genealogists, documenting community life through rural landmarks such as New Cypress Ch, Worthington Chapel, and Shavers Cem. Low-lying areas like Cypress Bottom and Black Lake contrast with prominent heights like Boehler Knob and Bates Knob, illustrating the varied topography that shaped settlement patterns and road crossings such as Vicker Bridge and Sketo Bridge.