1963 Map of Madrid

About this map

The winding waters of Rough River Lake dominate this 1960s landscape, illustrating the impact of modern water management on the rural border between Breckinridge, Hardin, and Grayson Counties. While the reservoir fills the deep valleys of the Rough River and its many tributaries like Meeting Creek, the surrounding ridges preserve the older settlement patterns of the region. Small hamlets and crossroads communities such as Madrid, Eveleigh, and Lilac are linked by winding roads that connect long-established landmarks. The map captures a detailed inventory of local heritage, from the Antioch Ch and its neighboring cemetery to the Boy Scout Camp along the riverbanks. To the south, the periphery of Leitchfield begins to emerge, marked by the County Fairgrounds and Memorial Gardens, showing the early stages of suburban expansion near the more traditional farmsteads and schools like Conklin Sch.