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1953 Map of Millport

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Millport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Pond River meanders along the boundary between Hopkins and Muhlenberg Counties, defining a landscape at the height of its mid-century industrial transformation. The central and western portions of this 1950s survey are marked by extensive Strip Mine operations, particularly south of Earle. This heavy industry contrasts with the established rural network of the era, where small settlements like Millport and Stringtown sit along the Louisville and Nashville railroad line.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from Antioch Ch and Mt Pisgah Ch to family-named burial sites like Cardwell Cem and Mercer Cem. The rail-dominated economy is further illustrated by the Illinois Central line crossing the river. Notable topographic features like Harps Hill and Pleasant Hill rise above the river valley, while the presence of the Brier Creek Sch and various country chapels speaks to the dispersed community life that existed before modern consolidation.