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1974 Map of Trenton

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Trenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The winding West Fork Red River and Red River define the agricultural landscape of the Kentucky-Tennessee border during the mid-1970s. This survey centers on the community of Trenton, a railroad town situated along the Louisville and Nashville line, which served as a vital artery for the region's rural economy. The topography is marked by small settlements like Zion and the riverside site of Barkers Mill, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to water and rail access.

Genealogists will find significant detail in family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Woodward Cem, Edgewood Cem, and Pisgah Ch. The map clearly delineates the crossing of several county and state boundaries, including the Christian Co Todd Co line and the Kentucky Tennessee border, providing a precise spatial context for researchers tracing residents in this transition zone between Montgomery Creek and Reins Lick Creek.