1972 Map of Big Clifty

About this map

Big Clifty and West Clifty serve as the primary anchors of this central Kentucky landscape, where the deeply incised valleys of Rough River Lake and Clifty Creek create a complex topography of ridges and hollows. The Illinois Central railroad cuts through the southern portion of the terrain, providing a vital transportation corridor through the Grayson and Hardin county line area. The map reveals a dispersed settlement pattern typical of the region, featuring several country schools like Goodman Sch and Western Consolidated Sch, alongside numerous family and church burial grounds including St Pauls Cem and Pleasant Grove Ch Cem. Geologic and industrial interests are marked by the presence of Mines near Saint Paul, while the winding courses of Meeting Creek and Little Meeting Creek define the drainage of the northern uplands. The presence of a Landing Strip near the Central Illinois Western Toll Road reflects the mid-century modernization of local infrastructure.