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1954 Map of Cub Run

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cub Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Nolin River carves a dramatic, winding course through the center of this Hart County landscape, defining the rural character of the region during the mid-1950s. The terrain is a complex network of ridges and hollows, where small settlements like Roseburg and Big Windy are connected by narrow roads that trace the high ground. Local life in this era was anchored by neighborhood institutions, evidenced by the numerous country schools and houses of worship such as Broad Ford Sch and Macedonia Ch.

Along the northern edge, Lines Mill stands as a marker of local industry on Bacon Creek, while the southern reaches of the map show the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park. The presence of several Oil Wells near the center of the sheet indicates the mid-century energy exploration occurring in the Kentucky karst country. Researchers will find a preserved view of a region defined by its topography, from the deep sinks of Big Sink to the scattered post offices and cemeteries that dot the hillsides.