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1967 Map of Cobb

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cobb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Little River and its winding tributaries dominate this landscape on the border of Caldwell and Trigg counties during the late 1960s. The mapping shows the newly created shoreline of Lake Barkley in the southwest corner, a major transformation of the local terrain following the damming of the river. Small agricultural communities such as Wallonia, Cobb, and Hopson are interconnected by rural roads and the Illinois Central railroad line, which cuts across the northern portion of the sheet.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Merrick Cem, Hanberry Cem, and the Dunning Cem. The spiritual life of the area is well-documented through several country churches like Blue Spring Ch, Larkins Ch, and Mt Zion Ch. A notable feature is the diagonal Proposed Location of a major road corridor, signaling the beginning of modern highway development across these traditional farm lands.