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1954 Map of Rosine

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Rosine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Rosine serves as a focal point in this mid-century topographic study, situated along the Illinois Central railroad as it winds through the deeply dissected uplands of Kentucky. The landscape is defined by narrow ridges and winding creek valleys, including Horse Ridge, Pea Ridge, and Ford Ridge. These high points often host small rural communities and named landmarks like Rattlesnake Knob and Wildcat Knob.

Religious and educational life in the 1950s is well-documented through numerous country churches and local institutions, such as Cane Run Ch, Fairview Ch, and Leach Sch. The presence of small family cemeteries like Boyd Cem and Wilson Cem near established settlements like White Run and Dogwalk provides essential data for genealogists tracing the distribution of residents across this portion of Ohio County before the consolidation of modern infrastructure.