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1946 Map of Hubbard Springs

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Hubbard Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Cumberland Mountain forms the dramatic northern boundary of this 1946 field study, where the Kentucky-Virginia state line follows the rugged crest. Below the heights, the Poor Valley and Poor Valley Ridge lead into the limestone terrain of The Cedars. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Powell River, which carves deep meanders like Wilder Bend and Mile 126 Bend. This era shows a well-established rural network of family cemeteries and small community hubs, including Fleenortown and Hubbard Springs.

Transportation is dominated by the historic Boone Trail and the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which cuts through the ridge via the Wagonroad Tunnel. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Jonesville Camp Ground to local centers like Russell Chapel and Maple Hill Sch. The presence of the Ely Gem and Lucas Gem points to the region's mineral history near the southern edge of the Jefferson National Forest.