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1952 Map of Owingsville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Owingsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Owingsville serves as the hub of this Bath County landscape, situated where the Midland Trail crosses the winding course of Slate Creek. The 1952 topography, updated in 1969, reveals a terrain defined by steep ridges and narrow valleys that forced early infrastructure into specific corridors. The northern portion is dotted with small rural communities like Bethel and Reynoldsville, each centered around local landmarks such as Bethel Ch and Reynoldsville Ch.

Genealogists can find numerous family burial grounds tucked into the hillsides, including Boaz Cem, Wells Cem, and Cartmill Cem. The survey highlights the era's transition with the inclusion of a Pipeline and a Radio Tower, yet the underlying settlement pattern remains tied to long-established routes like Tunnel Hill Road and Prickly Ash Road. The intricate network of waterways, from Flat Creek to Prickly Ash Creek, emphasizes the historical importance of drainage and water access in Kentucky's Knobs region.