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1978 Map of Mill Springs

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Mill Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Cumberland dominates the northern landscape of this Wayne County survey, its sprawling waters filling the former valley of the Cumberland River. The map documents the mid-century transformation of the area into a major recreational hub, featuring the Conley Bottom Dock and the Cumberland Point Recreational Area. Despite these modern developments, the land retains its deep historical identity, anchored by the Mill Springs Battlefield and Mill Springs State Park.

South of the water, the terrain rises into a series of named peaks such as Little Hannah Hill and Hooser Hill. This upland area is dotted with small rural communities like Steubenville and Touristville, connected by a network of winding state routes. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Smith Cem, Dodson Cem, and Morrow Chapel, which mark the enduring footprints of early settlers along the ridges and hollows.