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1953 Map of Amandaville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Amandaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Crocus Creek carves a deep, winding path through the dissected plateau of Adair and Cumberland Counties, serving as the central drainage for a landscape defined by prominent ridgelines. Small agricultural settlements such as Amandaville and Inroad are situated at the intersections of creek bottoms and upland routes, representing the rural social fabric of south-central Kentucky in the early 1950s. The map reveals a high density of local institutions, including Spark Chapel, Hogard Ch, and several neighborhood schools like Elliott Sch and Greenbrier Sch.

Transport and topography are inextricably linked here, with roads often following the crests of Harvey Ridge and Chestnut Flat Ridge to avoid the steep slopes. The southern edge of the survey touches the Cumberland River, just before it crosses the border into Russell County. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as McGinnis Cem and Lewis Cem, which anchor the history of these upland communities.