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1953 Map of Monterey

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The settlement of Monterey sits along the winding course of Cedar Creek in Owen County, where the Kentucky landscape is defined by deep stream valleys and narrow ridges. This 1950s topography, updated in the late 1980s, reveals a rural network of small communities and family landmarks. Rural life is anchored by several country churches, including Old Cedar Ch, El Bethel Ch, and Richland Ch, many with adjacent burial grounds like the Perkins Cem.

Water plays a central role in the local geography, from the recreation at Elmer Davis Lake to the drainage of Severn Creek and Greenup Fork. The terrain opens up at Craddock Bottom near the creek's bend, while an Airfield near the center of the quadrangle speaks to mid-century regional connectivity. Local history is etched into the landscape through names like Cravon Ridge and Paytons Ridge, providing a detailed view of the county's physical and social structure during this era.