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1980 Map of Bounds Lake

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Bounds Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Locust Ridge and Stony Ridge define the topography of this Shelby County landscape, where the Southern railroad line cuts through the southern valleys. The map documents a rural transition during the mid-1970s, featuring specialized sites like the Rolling Hills Camp and the Vocational Sch. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several family and community landmarks, including Nearest Grave Cem, Blackmon Cem, and the notable Old Soldiers Cem.

Water and small-scale aviation shaped the area's development, centered around the elongated Bounds Lake in Butler Hollow and the adjacent Bounds Landing Strip. Scattered spiritual centers such as Pilgrim Rest Ch and Wildwood Chapel anchor the small settlements near Big Creek and Wolf Creek, providing a detailed view of the community's social fabric and physical layout before further modern expansion.