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1952 Map of Union City

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Union City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Kentucky River carves the northern border of this Madison County landscape, defining the boundary with Clark County. The terrain is dominated by the winding path of Muddy Creek, which flows past the small community of Doylesville and multiple river-bend crossings. Further south, the settlement of Union City serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural uplands.

Rural life in the mid-20th century is evidenced by a network of country churches, including Old Cain Springs Ch and Pleasant Green Ch, which anchor local genealogies. The map captures a moment when the Jackson Ferry (Site) remained a known landmark on the river, even as newer infrastructure changed local travel patterns. Traces of early settlement appear at Concord and Flatwoods, providing a clear view of the area's development before late-century modernization.