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1952 Map of Pleasant Green Hill

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Pleasant Green Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Pleasant Green Hill serves as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of Christian County, where agricultural life is deeply tied to the complex drainage of the Sinking Fork Muddy Creek. The landscape is dotted with a high density of rural institutions, from Palestine Ch in the north to Shiloh Ch in the south, reflecting a well-established community fabric. Near the edges of Hopkinsville, the presence of the Radio Tower (WHOP) indicates the modern technological reach extending into this traditional farming region.

The topography is defined by the winding paths of the Tradewater River and its various tributaries, including Sandlick Creek and the East Fork. Family names are preserved through landmarks like Hamby Cem, Fuller Cem, and Wood Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogists. Educational sites such as Mt Zoar Sch and Pleasant Green Sch further illustrate the distribution of early 1950s rural infrastructure along the Jeff Davis Highway.