1978 Map of Burkesville
USGS Topo · Published 1979About this map
Cumberland River curves through this part of southern Kentucky, shaping the agricultural and industrial landscape around Burkesville. In the late 1970s, the region shows a distinct pattern of small, ridge-top settlements and river-bottom farming tracts like Howards Bottom, Steele Bottom, and Scotts Bottom. The prevalence of scattered Oil Wells across the hillsides indicates a persistent local energy industry, while the concentration of community life remains centered on rural houses of worship such as Bakerton Ch, Terry Chapel, and Smith Grove Ch. Beyond the county seat, smaller hubs like Bakerton and Dougan Town anchor the local road network. The map detail reflects a transition from river-dependent trade to a modern upland economy, with the Burkesville Bridge providing a critical crossing for travelers on KY 61.
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Editions of this 1978 Burkesville Map
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