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1953 Map of Mill Springs

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mill Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lake Cumberland dominates the northern landscape of this Wayne County survey, where the waters of the Cumberland River back into deeply incised drainages like White Oak Creek and Faubush Creek. The map documents the area during the early years of the reservoir's existence, showing how the new shoreline interacted with established mid-century settlements such as Mill Springs and Steubenville.

A strong sense of regional history is preserved through the marking of the Mill Springs Battlefield and Mill Springs State Park, alongside numerous community landmarks. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of rural institutions, from McClendon Sch to Lockett Chapel Ch. The terrain transitions from the inundated river valley up to prominent heights like Hannah Hill and Hoozer Hill, illustrating the difficult topography that defined early transportation routes such as Ky. 90.