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1952 Map of Palmer

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Palmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Kentucky River and its major tributary, the Red River, dictate the rugged geography of this Estill and Madison County borderland. In the early 1950s, the winding waterway is defined by dramatic meanders such as Maupin Bend, Thornburg Bend, and the Lower Bend. Navigation on the river is marked by the presence of Lock No 11, while the high ridge known as the Devils Backbone rises sharply between the converging currents.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in small communities like College Hill and Palmer, connected by winding roads through the hollows. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks including the Howard-Davis Cem, Epperson Cem, and Puckett Cem. Local education and faith are represented by scattered institutions like The Bend Sch, Alexander Sch, and Ivory Hill Ch, illustrating the decentralized, rural character of the region before significant modern development.