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1973 Map of Morgantown

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Morgantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Green River carves a sweeping path through the heart of Butler County, anchoring the commercial and residential hubs of Morgantown and Woodbury. This 1973 survey illustrates a landscape defined by traditional river-bend settlements and the mid-century expansion of the Green River Parkway, which cuts a straight line through the winding terrain. Near the confluence of Welch Creek and Sandy Creek, the area shows significant industrial activity with numerous Strip Mines and a Quarry operating on the outskirts of town.

Local history researchers will find a dense concentration of community landmarks, from the Butler County High Sch to rural religious centers like Pleasant Rock Ch and Wade Cent. The map also captures several smaller outlying communities such as Youngtown, Leetown, and Aberdeen, providing a detailed look at the rural road network and scattered family cemeteries including Newton Cem and Cook Cem before modern development further altered the landscape.