1951 Map of West Liberty

About this map

The Licking River snakes through the heart of Morgan County, carving a deep path through the eastern Kentucky hills. Along its banks, the community of West Liberty serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller settlements like Woodsbend and Index. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape defined by its rural infrastructure, where numerous small schools and churches anchor local life. The mapping of Woodsbend Sch, Mussel Shoals Sch, and Wells Hill Sch provides a clear view of the educational landscape before widespread consolidation. Family history is etched into the terrain through a high density of family cemeteries, including Cottle Cem, McKinney Cem, and Perry Cem. The northern portion of the map is marked by the Cumberland National Forest Boundary, where the topography becomes increasingly complex around features like Daisy Knob and the winding Elk Fork river.