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1960 Map of Vine Grove

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Vine Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Fort Knox Military Reservation dominates the northern and eastern portions of this landscape, creating a distinct boundary between the managed military terrain and the expanding residential corridors of Hardin County. The growth of Radcliff and Vine Grove is visible through numerous new subdivisions and trailer parks, reflecting the mid-century suburbanization tied to the nearby base. This development contrasts with the established agricultural patterns and the older rail infrastructure of the Illinois Central railroad, which runs through Vine Grove Junction and Rineyville.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural cemeteries and parish landmarks, including St Brigids Sch & Ch and the Lincoln Memorial Cem. The map also captures the local recreation and infrastructure of the era, from the Drive-in Theater and Anderson Golf Course to the Sanders Spring Reservoir. Waterways like Otter Creek and Brushy Fork provide the natural framework for these evolving communities.