1953 Map of New Columbus

About this map

Eagle Creek snakes through this 1953 landscape, creating a dramatic horseshoe bend around a landform known as Mountain Island. The area is characterized by a dense network of ridges and narrow valleys where rural settlements like New Columbus, Natlee, and Fairbanks are connected by winding roads and a prominent Telephone Line. This survey captures the social fabric of the Kentucky countryside through its numerous community landmarks, including Locust Grove Ch, Caney Creek Ch, and Bethany Ch.