1974 Map of Lake Norrell

About this map

Lake Norrell and its Spillway anchor this section of Saline County, where the North Fork Saline River meanders through the central landscape. The 1974 topography illustrates a rural economy transitioning from traditional farming to recreational use, evidenced by the small Landing Strip near the river bend. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through scattered places of worship and burial grounds, including Old Union Ch and its adjacent Old Union Cem, as well as Faith Ch further west. To the south, the settlement of Kentucky sits near the headwaters of Big Creek, while family-named landmarks like Langley Cem and Grape Chapel appear near Moccasin Creek. The map provides an intricate look at the hydrology of the area, featuring numerous named tributaries such as Turkey Creek, Brushy Cr, and Shockley Branch that feed into the larger river system.