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1960 Map of Tonieville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Tonieville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Nolin River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its path defined by the milling and agricultural patterns of the early 1960s. Milling history is anchored by Eagle Mills and Mathers Mill, sites that historically utilized the river's descent through the limestone terrain of the Pennyroyal Plateau. Along the western edge, the Illinois Central railroad corridor passes through Glendale Junction, marking a vital transport link for the region's farms and small communities like Tonieville.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from family-named burial grounds like Williams Cem and Big Spring Cem to rural religious centers including First Union Ch, St Anthonys Ch, and Siberia Ch. The map also details the local infrastructure of the era, such as the Fish Hatchery and the Airline Road, providing a precise look at the rural economy before modern development altered these Kentucky crossroads.