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1952 Map of Bighill

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bighill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Bighill sits at the base of a dramatic topographical transition in Madison County, where the lowlands meet the rising elevations of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This 1952 survey shows a landscape of small, localized communities connected by winding roads and hollows. The eastern portion is dominated by the ridges of Bighill Mountain and Big Mountain, while the western edge features notable landmarks like Indian Fort Mtn and Pilot Knob.

Rural social infrastructure is clearly marked, with centers of education such as Log Cabin Sch and Hugh Sch serving scattered homes along Red Lick Creek and Blue Lick Creek. The convergence of three counties — Madison, Jackson, and Rockcastle — near Morrill illustrates the historical administrative boundaries that shaped local life. These upland hollows, including Friday Hollow and Buckeye Hollow, reveal the isolated settlement patterns typical of this portion of the Cumberland Plateau during the mid-20th century.