1932 Map of Burnside

About this map

Burnside serves as a critical junction on this 1928 survey, where the Cumberland River meets the South Fork and the Southern Railway corridor. The river's winding course is marked by dramatic topography and distinctive bends such as Woodson Bend, Martin Bend, and Roberts Bend, the latter featuring Roberts Mill. This area in southern Kentucky shows a dense network of early 20th-century rural life, with numerous community anchors like Lovells Chapel, Salem Ch, and Pole Bridge Sch dotting the landscape. The intricate terrain of the Cumberland Plateau is evident through features like The Gulf and a Natural Bridge near the Pulaski and McCreary County line. Further south, the map details many smaller settlements and schools, including Nevelsville, Coopersville, and Brammer Hill Sch, providing a clear look at the region's historical geography before later hydrological changes altered the river system.