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1968 Map of Sutherland

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sutherland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The southern outskirts of Owensboro and the rural reaches of Daviess County are captured during a period of significant infrastructure growth. The urban edge is defined by institutional landmarks like Kentucky Wesleyan College and the County High School, while the newly developed Green River Parkway and the Owensboro Belt Line slice through the landscape, signaling the post-war shift toward highway-oriented expansion. South of the city, the terrain transitions into the broad drainage of Panther Creek and the flatlands of Jackson Flats.

Away from the city center, the map documents a network of small communities and rural points of interest, including Masonville, Sutherland, and Browns Valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds and places of worship, such as Holy Cross Cem and Macedonia Ch. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and a Drag Strip near Horse Fork reflects the diverse land use of the era, balancing agricultural roots with industrial and recreational interests.