1962 Map of Moodyville

About this map

The Wolf River meanders deeply through the limestone-carved terrain of the Highland Rim along the Kentucky Tennessee border. In the early 1960s, this landscape was defined by its scattered rural communities like Moodyville, Chanute, and Byrdstown. The rising waters of the Dale Hollow Reservoir in the southwest corner reflect the mid-century transformation of the regional hydrology. For the local historian or genealogist, the map is remarkably dense with family burial grounds such as Flowers Zachary Cem, Amonette Cem, and Gilreath Mill Cem. Significant landmarks of the era include the Lookout Tower near Regan Knob and the Natural Bridge south of Sulphur Springs. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible through the presence of a Strip Mine on Gorman Mtn, a Gaging Station on the river, and several Quarry sites dotting the hillsides.