Panther Creek and its many diverted channels, such as Keller Ditch and Vance Ditch, dominate the topography of Daviess County in this mid-2010s survey. The landscape is a mix of suburban expansion from Owensboro and established rural hamlets. The southern reach of the city is evident through developments along Tamarack Rd and South Town Blvd, while to the south and west, the terrain rises into distinct elevations like Zion Hill, Russell Hill, and Nickel Ridge. Aviation history is well-represented here, featuring the Owensboro-Daviess County Airport, the private Miles Airport, and Goode Airpark. This map is particularly useful for identifying localized landmarks and small settlements like Moseleyville, Rome, and Handyville, which serve as anchor points for the surrounding agricultural and residential landscape.
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1901 · Owensboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Newburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Sutherland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Calhoun
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Owensboro East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Owensboro West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Reed
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Calhoun
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Sutherland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Utica
USGS Topo · 1:24,000