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1952 Map of Barbourville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Barbourville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Cumberland River cuts a dramatic path through this Knox County landscape, most notably at the sharp oxbow of Horseshoe Bend. The 1952 field check captures Barbourville as a regional hub, featuring the campus of Union College and the proximity of Walker Memorial State Park. The river valley is flanked by a dense network of hollows and gaps, where numerous family cemeteries and small rural schools, such as Dishman Sch and Kitchen Sch, indicate a deeply rooted community structure before modern consolidation.

Industry and transport are evidenced by early Strip Mine activity and the presence of the Louisville and Nashville rail line. Away from the main river corridor, smaller settlements like Dishman Springs and Bryants Store serve as focal points for the surrounding ridges. The map meticulously records dozens of local landmarks, from Apple Grove Ch to the Glasscock Cem, providing a comprehensive view of mid-century Appalachian Kentucky.