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1961 Map of Magnolia

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Magnolia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Magnolia serves as the primary hub for this rural Kentucky landscape during the early 1960s, situated near the border of Larue, Hart, and Green Counties. The area is characterized by a network of small agricultural settlements and religious centers, including Mount Sherman and Gatton. A significant industrial layer is present in the form of the Magnolia Gas Storage Field, which occupies a large portion of the southern terrain, accompanied by various Gas Wells and infrastructure.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous community landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch, Benningfield Chapel, and Mt Moriah Ch. The natural drainage of the region is defined by Walters Creek and Lynn Camp Creek, which flow toward the Green River in the south. The presence of Aetna Furnace reflects the historic industrial roots of the area, while the modern transportation corridors of 31e and 61 connect these scattered rural communities.