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1955 Map of Louisville West, 1957 Print
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1955 Map of Louisville West

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Louisville and its mid-century southwestern expansion define this 1955 survey, showing the city's dense urban grid transitioning into suburban developments like Shively and Pleasure Ridge Park. Along the Ohio River, industrial infrastructure is prominent, including the Tailings Pond and several rail corridors operated by the Illinois Central RR and the K & I T RR. The map captures several iconic landmarks of the era, from the historic Churchill Downs and the University of Louisville campus to the specialized facilities of the Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the U S Naval Ordnance Plant.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain