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1952 Map of Sacramento

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

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Sacramento serves as the primary hub in this early 1950s interior Kentucky landscape, where the Consolidated Sch and local cemeteries like Free Union Cem mark the community's center. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Pond River, which serves as a natural boundary between Hopkins and McLean counties. Near the river, several Oil Well symbols indicate the active extraction economy of the period, while rural life is anchored by small country churches including West Chapel, Towers Chapel, and Pack Ch.

Transport across the wetlands and waterways relied on crossings like Brazzel Bridge and Coffman Bridge. This survey reflects a transition era where traditional agricultural patterns and small settlements like Poplar Grove existed alongside growing industrial interests. The intricate drainage network of Cypress Creek, Otter Creek, and Elk Creek illustrates the complex hydrologic character of the Western Kentucky Coal Field region before modern land alterations.