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1954 Map of Burnside

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Burnside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Lake Cumberland dominates the landscape of southern Pulaski County in the mid-1950s, its winding waters filling the deep valleys of the Cumberland River and its South Fork. The town of Burnside sits at the confluence, serving as a primary hub where the Southern railroad crosses the water near the Antioch Bend. This survey documents a critical period following the creation of the reservoir, showing the normal pool elevation at 723 feet and the numerous named bends like Woodson Bend and Dixie Bend that became prominent peninsulas.

Local life is anchored by dispersed settlements such as Tateville, Quinton, and Bronston, each connected by a network of country churches and schools. Genealogists will find many family-named landmarks and resting places, including Grave Hill Cem, Gibson Cem, and Owens Cem. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the protected lands of the Cumberland National Forest, where steep ridges like Sweet Lily Ridge and hollows such as Dead Ox Hollow define the terrain.