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1956 Map of Clifty Falls

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Clifty Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Clifty Falls State Park anchors the southern portion of this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by dramatic waterfalls and canyons including Little Clifty Falls, Hoffman Falls, and Tunnel Falls. To the north, the sprawling Jefferson Proving Ground occupies a significant portion of the terrain, marked by a precise network of military roads like Boundary Road and Recovery Road. This juxtaposition of preserved natural wonder and restricted military utility illustrates the region's mid-century character.

Local genealogy and social history are preserved in the numerous small settlements and rural landmarks scattered throughout Jefferson County. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad line through Wirt Sta and Middlefork, or locate family sites at Smyrna Cem, Bland Cem, and Mona Cem. The presence of the Madison State Hospital and Shawe Memorial Sch near North Madison provides a look at the institutional and educational footprint of the area during the late 1950s.