1968 Map of Owensboro West

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The Ohio River defines the northern edge of this landscape, separating the industrial and agricultural lands of Daviess County from Indiana. The western reaches of Owensboro are visible in transition, where established neighborhoods near Moreland Park and the Armory give way to the Bon Harbor Hills and the winding Audubon Parkway. Along the river, infrastructure like Lock and Dam No 46 and numerous oil wells scattered through the lowlands near Cowhide Slough indicate an economy rooted in both transport and extraction. Rural life is anchored by smaller hubs like Stanley and Sorgho, along with local landmarks such as St Peters Sch and the Pleasant Grove Ch. The presence of the Soap Box Derby Racetrack near the Claypit Kilns provides a look at the community's mid-century recreation and local industry.