1953 Map of Jamestown

About this map

Jamestown and its surrounding hill country are defined here by the winding, branched expanse of Lake Cumberland, a landscape transformed by the impoundment of the Cumberland River. The map documents the area during a period of transition as the newly created shoreline of Lake Cumberland State Park became a focal point for recreation, evidenced by Jamestown Dock and State Dock. Inland, the traditional agricultural and social fabric of Russell County remains visible through a network of small settlements and community landmarks. Researchers can identify numerous rural institutions such as Moores Sch, Wooldridge Sch, and local congregations at Concord Ch and Belle Chapel. The irregular fingers of the lake reach deep into former valleys like Lily Creek and Greasy Creek, illustrating how the controlled inundation reshaped local geography while preserving the upland road networks like KY 35 and KY 92.