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1970 Map of Cane Valley

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Cane Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Green River Lake and the winding Green River dominate the northern landscape of this region along the Adair and Taylor County line. The map captures a period of transition, where the rising waters of the lake have reshaped the traditional river bends like Tibbs Bend and Lemon Bend. South of the water, a network of rural settlements including Cane Valley, Kellyville, and Coburg are connected by winding ridge-top roads and early infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of pipelines and a Pumping Station.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and historical sites. The Green River Hill Confederate Cemetery sits high above the river, while numerous smaller burial grounds like the Faulkner Cemetery, Molton Cemetery, and Cox Cemetery are scattered throughout the hills. Religious life is anchored by country sanctuaries such as Asbury Church and Charity Church, providing a clear view of the social fabric of these Kentucky communities during the late 1960s and 1970s.