1936 Map of Grand Rivers

About this map

Grand Rivers serves as the focal point of this 1936 survey, situated near the crucial Divide between major waterway systems. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Cumberland River, which winds along the boundary between Lyon and Livingston Counties. This particular era, documented by the Tennessee Valley Authority, captures the river environment as Ohio River Pool 52 (Elev 302 Ft), reflecting the managed water levels of the mid-1930s. The terrain transitions into the Tennessee Basin, illustrating the complex drainage patterns and narrow land strips between the great rivers of Western Kentucky. This map provides a clear record of the area's transportation and settlement layout before the massive landscape changes brought about by later regional hydroelectric and dam projects.