1953 Map of South Hill

About this map

Muddy Creek and the Green River carve through the landscape of Butler County, defining a region where mid-century agriculture and extraction met. During this 1950s survey, the area was dotted with small settlements like Provo, Mining City, and Silver City, many anchored by local family cemeteries such as Rone Cem and Browns Cem. The map reveals a community-focused geography, with numerous rural schools including Oak Grove Sch and Beech Grove Sch serving the local population. Industrial activity is clearly marked by an expansive Oil Field and multiple Strip Mines, particularly near Dunbar. This documentation of the land shows the intricate network of secondary roads connecting these resource-rich hills to river bends like Little Bend, illustrating the transitional economy of rural Kentucky as it balanced traditional farming with growing industrial mining and oil production.