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1922 Map of Mammoth Cave

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Mammoth Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Green River and Nolin River wind through the northern terrain of this 1920s survey, defining a landscape where river transport and karst geology shaped local life. A network of historic crossings like Houchins Ferry, Fishtrap Ferry, and Dennison Ferry provided essential passage before the development of modern bridges. The subterranean world is prominent, with major landmarks such as Mammoth Cave, Colossal Cave, and the New Entrance Mammoth Cave clearly marked alongside local terrain features like Cedar Sink and Monroe Sink.

South of the river, the Louisville and Nashville RR serves as a primary corridor for settlements like Smiths Grove and Oakland. The map reveals a dense distribution of rural institutions, including dozens of neighborhood schools such as Ice Sink School and Temple Hill School, alongside community centers like Dripping Spring Church and Fairview Church. This era depicts the region just as the foundations of the national park were being established.