1953 Map of Jamestown

About this map

Jamestown and its surrounding ridge-top communities sit overlooking the intricate, branching fingers of Lake Cumberland in the early 1950s. This survey, completed shortly after the reservoir reached its full pool, shows a landscape in transition where old upland roads now terminate at the water's edge. Local life is anchored by small rural centers like Sewellton, Freedom, and Rose Crossroads, with family landmarks such as Murray Cem and Lawless Cem preserved on the high ground. Educational and spiritual needs are reflected in the scattered sites of the Worldridge Sch and Belle Chapel. Along the new shoreline, emerging recreational facilities like the State Dock and Pleasant Hill Dock signal the region's shift toward a lake-based economy, while the Lake Cumberland State Park boundary follows the 760-foot contour through the deep hollows of Greasy Creek and Lily Creek.