1952 Map of Yosemite

About this map

The Green River winds through the northern portion of this Casey County landscape, where the neighboring settlements of Middleburg and Yosemite serve as local hubs in the early 1950s. The topography is defined by a dense network of ridges and knobs, including High Ridge, Grove Ridge, and Calvary Ridge, which separate the various creek valleys. Numerous rural institutions are scattered throughout these hollows, reflecting a well-established community of small farms and family homesteads. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of local landmarks, such as the Hatter Cem, Durham Cem, and the Salyer Cem. Education and faith were clearly central to life in the hollows, evidenced by the many one-room schoolhouses and country churches like Old Willow Springs Sch, Freedom Sch, and the Indian Creek Ch. This survey, updated with 1970s aerial data, provides a detailed view of the rural Kentucky interior before significant modern development.