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1952 Map of Bighill

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bighill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Bighill and the surrounding knobs of the Cumberland Plateau foothills define this 1952 topographic study, capturing a rural landscape where the Knobs meet the mountains. The settlement pattern is largely dictated by narrow valleys and gaps, with communities like Dreyfus and Bobtown situated in the north, while Morrill anchors the southern boundary at the junction of three counties. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through numerous rural landmarks such as Log Cabin Sch, Bighill Sch, and the New Liberty Ch.

Natural geography is dominated by distinctive peaks including Indian Fort Mtn, Pilot Knob, and Robe Mtn. The hydrology of the region is centered on the Red Lick Creek system and the reservoir at Owsley Fork. Portions of the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area illustrate the conservation of this varied terrain, from the East Pinnacle to the deep hollows like Buckeye Hollow.