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1954 Map of Nevelsville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Nevelsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The South Fork Cumberland River winds through the heart of the Cumberland National Forest, marking a rugged landscape of deep hollows and high ridges along the border of Wayne and McCreary counties. In 1954, the region was defined by its scattered rural institutions and small settlements like Nevelsville. The map illustrates a community structure anchored by small landmarks such as Green Grove Ch, Freedom Chapel, and Freedom Sch, reflecting the localized life of these mountain ridges.

Notably, the map captures the early presence of Lake Cumberland, with its normal pool elevation noted at 723 feet. The terrain is dense with descriptive family and geographical names, from Cotton Patch Ridge to Hanging Rock, alongside distinctive geological features like the Natural Arch and Eureka Cave. This survey is particularly useful for genealogy, showing the locations of the Keith Cem Nevel and Jonesville Cem before further modern development changed the forest landscape.