1966 Map of Bee Spring

About this map

Bee Spring and Sadler anchor this mid-century survey of the hilly divide between Grayson and Edmonson Counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Bear Creek and the recently established boundary of Nolin Reservoir to the east, where areas are marked for controlled inundation. Small rural communities like Sweeden, Broadway, and Prosperity are linked by a network of backcountry roads, punctuated by local landmarks like Dismal Rock and Crowder Mountain. Local education and faith are represented by numerous sites including St Johns Sch and New Salem Ch, while industry is evident through scattered Mines and a Quarry. The presence of a Drive-in Theater near Shady Lake provides a glimpse into the social life of the 1950s and 60s in this part of Kentucky.