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1949 Map of Bath Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bath Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Kentucky Lake dominates this landscape along the border of Decatur, Hardin, Wayne, and Perry counties. The river-and-rail economy of the mid-20th century is evident through numerous river access points such as Akin Landing and Yarbro Landing. The map highlights the rugged topography surrounding Nance Bend and Hardin Bend, where high ridges like Philip Ridge and Backbone Ridge overlook the water.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in the dozens of small burial grounds, including Old Shannon Cem, McBride Cem, and Channell Cem. Evidence of earlier industry is preserved at the Ore furnace site near the lake's edge. Communities such as Bath Springs, Tuckers Store, and the river town of Clifton serve as focal points for the road network, which includes Route 114 and Route 128 as they appeared during the 1972 photorevision.