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1961 Map of Lily

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lily
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park anchors the central landscape of this Laurel County survey, where the historic Wilderness Road meets the Little Laurel River. The map captures the region during a period of transition, showing the expansion of London to the north, including Sue Bennett College and the London Municipal Airport. Further south, the rural economy is evident through numerous Strip Mines and the infrastructure of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad which services settlements like Fariston and Lily.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from family-named cemeteries like Brays Cem and Whittaker Cem to rural congregations such as Gilbert Chapel and Primity Ch. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Laurel River and prominent high points including Rocky Knob and Frazier Knob. Smaller communities such as Sublimity City, Pine Grove, and Boring are mapped with individual structures, providing a clear record of mid-century residential and commercial patterns.