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1950 Map of Mont

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Between the Rivers, the narrow strip of land separating the Cumberland River and the Tennessee Valley, is defined here by the Kentucky Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. This mid-century survey captures a landscape of transitioning industry and conservation, where the Center Furnace (Ruins) stands as a reminder of earlier iron production near Hematite Lake. The terrain is characterized by a series of hollows, such as Curry Hollow and Racetrack Hollow, which drain toward the Cumberland’s long shoreline.

River life is evident through numerous historical points of access, including Parkersville Landing, Grays Upper Landing, and McWater Landing. Away from the water, the social fabric of the area is represented by Bethlehem Church, St Stevens Church, and the community of Mont. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural burying grounds like Henderson Chapel Cem and Buckner Cem, along with the Wildlife Refuge Headquarters during a period of significant land management before the creation of Lake Barkley.