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1922 Map of Mammoth Cave

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Mammoth Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Green River and Nolin River wind through a landscape defined by deep karst valleys and subterranean wonders during the early 1920s. This survey, conducted by C.W. Goodlove and his team, precedes the formal dedication of Mammoth Cave National Park, showing the area as a network of local ferries and small rural communities. Important subterranean landmarks like Great Onyx Cave, Crystal Cave, and Colossal Cave are marked alongside the world-famous Mammoth Cave.

Surface life is organized around numerous one-room schools and country churches, such as Stockholm School and Dripping Spring Church. The southern portion of the map transitions into the more open farmland surrounding Smiths Grove and Park City, where the Louisville and Nashville Road and various rail branches like the Glasgow Br facilitated regional commerce. River crossings were still essential for travel, as evidenced by Turnhole Ferry and Webb Ferry.