1922 Map of Mammoth Cave

About this map

Mammoth Cave National Park dominates the northern half of this landscape, carved by the winding paths of the Green River and Nollin River. The subterranean complexity of the region is evident through numerous named karst features like Great Onyx Cave, Crystal Cave, and Colossal Cave, as well as unique depressions such as Cedar Sink and Monroe Sink. Before modern bridges simplified travel, a network of river crossings including Webb Ferry, Houchins Ferry, and the Fishtrap Ferry connected isolated settlements like Cade and Arthur. To the south, the terrain levels out near the Louisville and Nashville Road, where agricultural communities such as Smiths Grove and Park City flourished. The density of rural infrastructure is remarkable, with numerous local institutions such as Stony Point School, Maple Spring School, and Dripping Spring Church serving a dispersed population at the time of the initial survey.