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1952 Map of Mount Olivet

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mount Olivet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Mount Olivet serves as the focal point of this 1950s landscape, situated within a complex network of ridges and winding waterways. The Licking River and its North Fork carve deep paths through the terrain, defining the boundary between Bracken and Robertson Counties. The rural character of the era is evidenced by the numerous small community centers and rural houses scattered along the drainage basins of Salt Lick and Panther Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several country houses of worship such as New Corinth Ch, Old Corinth Ch, and Fosters Chapel. Educational history is preserved through the locations of the County High Sch and Riggs Sch. The map also identifies established hamlets like Stonewall, Bridgeville, and Bratton, offering a precise view of mid-century Kentucky settlement patterns before modern development altered these small rural intersections.