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1906 Map of Sutherland

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Sutherland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Green River and the meandering Panther Creek define the agrarian landscape of south-central Kentucky at the dawn of the twentieth century. This area, spanning the borders of Daviess, McLean, and Ohio Counties, reveals a dense network of rural post offices and community hubs. The Louisville and Nashville railroad acts as a central spine for the region, connecting the settlement of Utica with specialized stops like Browns Valley PO Crow Hickman Sta.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from St Martins Church and St Raphaels Church in the north to the Woodward Valley Church near the southern boundary. The distribution of small villages such as Moseleyville, Handyville, and Livia reflects a pre-automobile economy where small-scale farming and rail access were paramount. Unusual terrain features like Grindstone Hill and Backbone Ridge break the gentle topography, while numerous forks and branches of Panther Creek illustrate the historical drainage patterns of these fertile lowlands.