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1967 Map of Owensboro East

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Owensboro East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The city of Owensboro dominates the southwestern portion of this map, showcasing its transition from a riverside hub to a larger urban center by the late 1960s. The downtown area is meticulously detailed, including the Courthouse, City Hall, and Library, alongside educational institutions like Brescia College and Technical High School. The industrial and transport importance of the era is evident through the path of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the presence of a large Pipeline corridor.

Across the Ohio River to the north, the landscape shifts to the low-lying agricultural terrain of Spencer County, Indiana, featuring small settlements like Patronville and Africa. The river itself is a focal point of activity, marked by Beeler Island and Yellow Bank Island. Rural Daviess County to the east of the city is dotted with local landmarks, including the Owensboro Speedway, Lakewood Country Club, and several community anchors such as Yellow Creek Church and White Chapel Memorial Gardens.