1901 Map of Owensboro

About this map

Owensboro sits at a critical bend in the Ohio River at the turn of the century, serving as a prominent regional hub for transportation and commerce. Across the water in Indiana, the town of Rockport occupies the high ground above the Pup Creek Bar. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the river bottomlands, where an intricate network of drainage features like the Hooppole Ditch and Forked Pond Ditch manage the wet terrain. Significant landmarks such as the Willow Pond Bed and the Bon Harbor Hills provide topographic variety against the expansive flats.