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1961 Map of Saloma

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Saloma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Muldraugh Hill dominates the northern landscape of this central Kentucky survey, where the rugged terrain of the Highland Rim meets the headwaters of numerous creeks. The intersection of rural industry and community life is visible in the presence of the White Rose Oil Field and a second Oil Field to the south, highlighting the region's mid-century petroleum activity. Small settlements such as Saloma, Willowtown, and Durhamtown serve as focal points for the surrounding agricultural tracts.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of country churches and family burial grounds, including Mt Gilead Ch, Mt Carmel Ch, and St Matthews Cem. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Big Pitman Creek and Salt Lick Creek, while specialized infrastructure like the Compressor Station and Radio Tower (KIE) near Saloma reflect the technological footprint of the early 1960s.