1955 Map of Golden Pond

About this map

Kentucky Lake dominates this mid-century landscape, representing the massive hydrological changes brought to the region by the Tennessee Valley Authority. This survey documents the area between the Tennessee River and the Cumberland River during a period of transition, showing the extensive Kentucky Woodlands Wildlife Refuge before it became part of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Industrial history is etched into the terrain at Star Lime Works and the industrial remnants of Center Furnace (Ruins) and Mammoth Furnace. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous family and community landmarks, including the Birmingham Cem—a namesake of the community inundated by the lake—and rural congregations like Paradise Ch and Woodson Chapel. Small settlements such as Golden Pond and Aurora are shown connected by the Eggner Ferry Bridge, providing a detailed look at the road network and community hubs of the 1950s.