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1978 Map of Cumberland City

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Cumberland City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Cumberland dominates the northern landscape of this Kentucky survey, where the impounded waters of the Cumberland River snake through deep-cut valleys. The shoreline is characterized by numerous flooded inlets such as Indian Creek and Otter Creek, reflecting the transformation of the terrain following the completion of the Wolf Creek Dam. High points like Haw Knob and Short Mountain rise above the branching waterways, providing a glimpse into the original topography of Clinton and Wayne Counties.

Small rural communities and family landmarks are scattered throughout the southern hills. Settlements like Cumberland City and Alpha are connected by winding roads, while historical continuity is preserved in local sites such as Walnut Grove Ch and various family burial grounds including McWhorter Cem and Brumley Cem. The presence of the Grider Hill Dock and a Golf Course signifies the area's mid-century shift toward recreation and leisure alongside traditional timber and mountain farming.