1971 Map of Union

About this map

Union sits at the center of this 1970s survey, serving as a hub within the undulating terrain of Monroe County. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and social roots, with numerous rural congregations and resting places scattered across the landscape, including Rehobeth Ch, Mount Pleasant Ch, and Green Hill Cem. The geography is defined by the prominent Swoopes Knobs and Little Mountain, which frame the agricultural reaches of Sweet Springs Valley. A historical Covered Bridge spans Indian Creek near St Johns Cem, marking a traditional crossing point in the Springfield district. Further south, the map details the small communities of Willow Bend, Raines Corner, and Zenith, where life followed the paths of Dropping Lick Creek and Turkey Creek before modern developments altered the rural character of the region.