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1953 Map of South Hill, 1965 Print
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1953 Map of South Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain