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1932 Map of Big Clifty

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Big Clifty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Illinois Central Railroad cuts across this Kentucky landscape, linking the rail-town of Big Clifty with industrial and agricultural hubs during the late 1920s. Along this corridor, the local economy is evidenced by a prominent Asphalt Mine near the railroad tracks and a Quarry situated closer to Stephensburg. The terrain is characterized by winding watercourses like the Nolin River and Meeting Creek, where family-named landmarks such as Bland Knobs and Buzzard Cliff define the horizon.

Social and community life is anchored by a dense network of country schools and churches, including the Colored Sch near White Mills and St Pauls Ch. Travel during this era relied on the Dixie Highway and traditional river crossings like the Salt River Ford. This survey also records geological points of interest such as Wonderland Cavern and the Sand Cave, illustrating the karst topography that shapes the region's character.