1967 Map of Sonora

About this map

Sonora and Glendale anchor the eastern corridor of this Kentucky landscape, which is defined by the sharp contrast between modern transportation and traditional rural settlements. The Louisville And Nashville railroad and the Western Kentucky Parkway cut through the terrain, illustrating the region's role as a transit artery. Despite this infrastructure, the map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local landmarks, from the industrial imprint of Star Mills to the social centers of St Ignatius Ch and Gilead Ch. Along the meandering Nolin River, smaller clusters like Boiling Spring and Nolin sit amidst a network of family-named sites such as Stone Cem and Skees Spring. To the south, the topography rises toward Silver Mine Knob, while the Glen Dale Childrens Home stands as a significant institutional landmark near the Hardin and LaRue County line.