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1950 Map of New Liberty

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of New Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

New Liberty and the surrounding hill country of Owen County are defined by an intricate network of narrow ridges and winding creek valleys. Settled areas like Wheatley and Squiresville sit atop the uplands, while the landscape below is carved by the Big Twin Creek and Mill Creek systems. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the wide curve of the Kentucky River at Marshall Bottom, marking the boundary with Henry County.

This mid-century survey reveals a high density of rural genealogy markers, from family burial grounds like the Thomas Cem and Hancock Cem to community centers such as Salem Ch and Pleasant Home. The transportation network relies on ridge-running routes like Citizens Pike and Pink Ridge, reflecting a classic Kentucky settlement pattern where homes and churches follow the high ground to avoid the deeply incised stream branches.