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1973 Map of Sugar Grove

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Sugar Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The boundary between Butler and Warren Counties defines the eastern portion of this landscape, where the terrain shifts between the drainage of Little Muddy Creek and the Gasper River. This 1973 field-checked survey reveals a rural network of small communities and family landmarks, including the crossroads at Sugar Grove and the southern settlement of Richelieu. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data, as the map identifies numerous family burial grounds such as McKinney Cem, Guthrie Cem, and Lee Cem, often located near local congregations like Shiloh Ch and Richland Ch.

The southern edge of the map follows the winding course of the Gasper River at the Butler and Logan County line. Notable landmarks include the Radio Tower (WKGB) near Big Clifty and the prominent Peach Orchard Knob. The presence of several pipelines cutting across the ridges at Davis Crossroads and Cane Ridge indicates the early industrial infrastructure of the mid-20th century, contrasting with the traditional agrarian landscape of small farms and country churches.