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1965 Map of Burnside

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Burnside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The town of Burnside serves as a focal point for this mid-1960s survey of the Upper Cumberland region, where the Cumberland River and South Fork Lake Cumberland create a landscape of dramatic bends and high ridges. The map illustrates the industrial and transit infrastructure of the era, including the Southern railroad line, a Filtration Plant, and Charcoal Ovens near Tateville. The creation of the reservoir transformed the local geography, placing General Burnside Island State Park at the heart of the waterway.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family landmarks and rural institutions, such as Hollers Cemetery, Grave Hill Church, and the Mt Union School. The rugged terrain of the Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the southeast, sheltering smaller communities like Sloans Valley and Alpine. This period of the map captures the transition from a river-based economy to one centered on the burgeoning recreation and resource management of the reservoir system.