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1956 Map of Panther

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Panther
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Panther Creek meanders through the central landscape of this Daviess County survey, defining the agricultural and industrial patterns of the mid-1950s. The southern portion of the map is heavily marked by extensive extraction activities, specifically numerous Strip Mines and clusters of Oil Wells that surround the small settlements of Panther and Mosleyville. This industrial activity contrasts with the rugged terrain of named heights like Ditney Hill and Nickel Ridge.

To the north, the urban fringe of Owensboro begins to appear, anchored by the Owensboro-Daviess Co Airport and regional institutions like St Martin Sch and The Immaculate Ch. The map documents a dense network of local landmarks, from rural spiritual centers like St Raphael Ch to consolidated schools, reflecting the era's transition from isolated farmsteads to more integrated community hubs along the winding course of Rhodes Creek and its tributaries.