1961 Map of Magnolia

About this map

Magnolia and Mount Sherman anchor this rural landscape in LaRue County during the early 1960s, a region defined by agricultural plots, scattered family cemeteries, and the industrial footprint of the Magnolia Gas Storage Field. Numerous country churches serve as local landmarks, including Benningfield Chapel, Mt Moriah Ch, and Mt Sherman Ch. The terrain is deeply carved by the drainage systems of Lynn Camp Creek and Walters Creek, while the southern edge of the map features the historic site of Aetna Furnace. These topographical details reveal a community balance between traditional land use and mid-century energy infrastructure, evidenced by the Radio Tower W L I P Pumping Sta and various gas wells. Genealogists may find particular interest in the specific locations of the Russell Cem and Holly Grove Cem situated amongst the rolling Kentucky hills.