1952 Map of Mount Vernon

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The Ohio River dominates the bottom corner of this mid-century survey, defining the border between Kentucky and Indiana. Near the bend in the river, several prominent landforms emerge from the water, including Slim Island and the Mt Vernon Towhead. This 1952 study by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board captures a period before significant shoreline modifications changed the river's character. Inland from the main channel, low-lying features like Grassy Pond suggest the complex drainage and flood patterns of the floodplain. A lone Ferry is noted crossing the river, indicating the continued reliance on river-based transport for local connectivity at the start of the 1950s.