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1963 Map of Millport

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Millport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Pond River winds along the boundary between Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties, defining a landscape marked by industrial transition in the mid-20th century. The northern reaches of the quadrangle feature the settlements of Millport and Stringtown, while the southern portion is anchored by Graham and its namesake Graham Lake. The era's coal economy is clearly visible through numerous Strip Mine operations and extensive Oil Wells that dot the hillsides, particularly around Earle and Earles.

Transportation networks of the Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Central railroads intersect the river valley, facilitating the transport of local resources. Away from the heavy industry, the map documents the area's social fabric through rural landmarks like Antioch Ch, Corley Chapel, and Salem Cem. The terrain rises toward Harps Hill and Mt Pisgah Ch, where small creeks like Brier Creek and Isaacs Creek drain into the central bottomlands.