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1978 Map of Jamestown

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Jamestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lake Cumberland dominates this 1970s landscape, its controlled inundation having reshaped the rugged terrain of the Cumberland River valley. The map reveals the extensive recreational infrastructure developed around the shoreline, including the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park with its golf course, campground, and multiple facilities like the State Dock. The elevation of the water to 760 feet has created a complex network of inlets and peninsulas, such as Pig Pen Point and Lowgap Island, while former river features like the Bugwood Narrows now sit submerged or shoreline-adjacent.

Away from the water, the upland ridges support established rural settlements like Jamestown and Freedom. The map traces a long history of local habitation through numerous family-named landmarks and institutions, including Rose Crossroads, Sewellton, and Concord Ch. Evidence of the region's diverse utility and industry is visible in the scattered oil wells, a quarry, and the filtration and sewage facilities serving the growing lakeside community.