1954 Map of Sugar Grove

About this map

Little Muddy Creek and its many tributaries, including Richland Creek and Cane Ridge Creek, define the rolling landscape of this Kentucky region during the mid-1950s. The area is dotted with small rural communities and crossroad settlements such as Richland, Dimple, and Sugar Grove. This map reveals a high density of country churches and small family burial grounds, providing a detailed view of the local social and genealogical fabric. Notable landmarks like Durham Chapel and Stephens Chapel serve as anchor points for these communities. Along the southern edge, the Gasper River winds through the terrain near Richelieu, while the western hills are marked by prominent features like Peach Orchard Knob and Ragland Hill. The presence of Prospect Sch and numerous cemeteries like Shiloh Cem and Stewart Cem offers significant insight into the historical settlement patterns before later modernization.