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1953 Map of Monterey

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Monterey serves as a focal point in this 1950s survey of Owen County, situated near the bend of Cedar Creek. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Sawdridge Creek and Greenup Creek, which carve through the prominent elevations of Sawdridge Ridge and Crayon Ridge. This era shows a community deeply rooted in its rural foundations, evidenced by the high density of country churches and family burial grounds scattered throughout the hills.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous named locations such as El Bethel Ch, Old Cedar Ch, and Richland Ch. Smaller settlements and gathering points like Hesler, Teresita, and New are documented alongside specialized features like the Airfield near the southern boundary. The inclusion of the Harrison Cem, Perkins Cem, and Webster Cem provides specific points of interest for those tracing family history in the Kentucky interior.