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1952 Map of Wilson

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Wilson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Ohio River dominates this landscape along the Kentucky-Indiana border, carving a massive bend that defines the local geography. On the Kentucky side, the small settlement of Geneva and the rural community of Wilson sit amongst a network of wetlands and backwaters like Cypress Slough, Swan Pond, and Brushy Bayou. These low-lying areas, punctuated by ridges such as Sugar Tree Ridge and Hickory Ridge, suggest a landscape shaped by the river's seasonal shifts and historic flooding.

Industrial and community life are grounded in the terrain, with Oil Wells scattered across the uplands and maritime infrastructure represented by Lock and Dam No 48. Local history is preserved in landmarks like St Johns Ch, Geneva Ch, and the Clay Cem. The presence of several large river islands, including Deadmans Island and Henderson Island, highlights the shifting nature of the river channel prior to modern navigation improvements.