1979 Map of Oak Grove

About this map

Fort Campbell Military Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1970s study, straddling the Kentucky Tennessee state line. The map illustrates a dense military infrastructure including the Campbell Army Air Field, numerous training grounds, and base housing developments like those near Wilkes Park. Beyond the base boundary, the transition from military to civilian life is marked by the growth of Oak Grove and the emergence of residential clusters like Hensleytown and Kennedy. The eastern half of the map retains its rural character, defined by the winding course of the West Fork Red River. This area is dotted with historic local landmarks such as Salem Ch and Lester Memorial Ch, alongside the Drive-in Theater near the highway. The map documents the region's late-century modernization, specifically at Interchange 86, while preserving the locations of family-centric sites like Good Hope Cem.