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1923 Map of Mammoth Cave

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Mammoth Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, winding path through this karst landscape, serving as a primary geographic anchor for the region during the early 1920s. Within the Mammoth Cave National Park boundaries, numerous subterranean landmarks are documented, including Great Onyx Cave, Crystal Cave, and the New Entrance Mammoth Cave. The topography is defined by significant sinks like Cedar Sink and Monroe Sink, which illustrate the unique drainage patterns of Edmonson County.

Settlement is concentrated along the Louisville and Nashville RR in the south, where towns like Smiths Grove and Park City thrive. Away from the rails, a network of rural schools and ferries supported isolated communities. Points like Fishtrap Ferry and Sanders Ferry provided essential river crossings, while local social life centered on institutions such as Dropping Spring Church and the Shively School.