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2013 Map of Birmingham Point

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Birmingham Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley dominate this landscape, separated by the narrow land bridge that includes the Barkley Canal. The western shore of Kentucky Lake is characterized by dense residential developments and recreational camps such as Cambridge Shores, Sherwood Shores, and The Moors. This pattern reflects the modern era of the Land Between the Lakes region, where former riverfront settlements have transitioned into leisure-oriented communities.

Evidence of the area's earlier history remains through several family and community burial grounds, including Birmingham Cem and Barnett Cem, which sit near the water's edge. To the east, across the water, the terrain is defined by numerous inlets like Pisgah Bay and Demumbers Bay, leading into the wooded tracts of the national recreation area where the Hillman Ferry Camping Area is located. The map preserves the placement of localized camps like Camp Currie and Bee Spring Camp, tracing the social geography of this unique peninsula.