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1966 Map of Cub Run

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cub Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Nolin River Reservoir dominates the northwestern landscape of this region, its winding shoreline carving through the deep valleys of the Nolin River. This mid-century view shows a rural Kentucky landscape transitioning as the reservoir boundary shapes local development, with small fishing and resort communities like Sportsmens Paradise and Roseburg emerging along the water's edge. To the south, the terrain levels out as it enters the northern reaches of Mammoth Cave National Park, characterized by unique karst topography such as the Big Sink.

Local life is anchored by traditional settlements like Cub Run and Center Point, connected by winding routes like KY 88. Genealogists will find numerous landmarks of historical value, including St Benedicts Ch, Macedonia Ch, and Dorsey Chapel, along with various scattered family cemeteries. The presence of Lines Mill on Bacon Creek and several Oil Wells points to the area's dual reliance on milling and early mineral extraction during this era.