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1952 Map of Panola

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Panola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Kentucky River winds along the northern and eastern reaches of this early 1950s terrain, marking a sharp transition from the river valley to the complex ridges of Madison and Estill counties. Small agricultural communities and rural schoolhouses, such as Maddie Sch and Sand Hill Sch, are tucked into the drainages of Drowning Creek and Crooked Creek. The Louisville And Nashville railroad follows the river's path, serving the settlements of West Irvine and Wisemantown.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and cemeteries scattered across the high ground, including Hubbard Cem, Garrison Cem, and the Richardson Cem. The landscape is dominated by notable peaks such as Lily Mountain and Preacher Estes Mtn, while Calloway Crossing provides a specific point of historical river access. This period record captures the area's rural character before modern development altered these traditional upland corridors.