1965 Map of Needmore

About this map

Lake Barkley and the Cumberland River dominate this mid-century landscape along the border of Stewart and Montgomery Counties. The 1960s terrain shows a transition point for river commerce and local transportation, with the Louisville and Nashville railroad skirting the southern banks of the river and Lake Barkley. Significant rural settlements such as Needmore and Sailors Rest are detailed, along with several family-named hollows and creek systems. The map includes several ecclesiastical landmarks, such as Wilees Chapel, Evergreen Ch, and Mt Ararat Ch, which served as anchors for these dispersed farming communities. A U S Reservation is noted in the southwest, while the northern uplands are defined by numerous named features like Blooming Grove Creek and Stringtown. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the era, from the winding paths of Blooming Grove Road to the presence of a Community House and a modern pipeline crossing.