1963 Map of Hail

About this map

Lake Cumberland River and the Cumberland River carve a deep, winding course through the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest in this 1963 survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic bends, including Barnett Bend, Jasper Bend, and Haynes Bend, with elevations reaching up to the Normal Pool Elev 723. The rugged interior is crossed by several prominent ridges like Hewling Ridge and Double Tarkiln Ridge, while the remote southern section is home to the Beaver Creek Wilderness. Rural life in McCreary and Pulaski counties centers on small settlements like Hail and Blue John. The local spiritual life is noted by Salem Ch, Cave Creek Ch, and Bethel Ch. Transportation and industry are marked by the Southern Railway passing through Greenwood and several identified mines and strip mines scattered across the eastern ridges.