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1954 Map of Park

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Alison Knob and the surrounding high ground of the Pennyroyal Plateau dominate this mid-century portrait of south-central Kentucky. The landscape is a network of small agricultural settlements and rural gathering places, including LeGrande, Uno, and Seymour. The map reveals a community structured around its spiritual and educational centers, such as Oak Ridge Sch and several churches like Little Blue Spring Ch and Knob Ch.

The rugged karst topography, characteristic of the region, is marked by numerous Oil Wells and prominent summits like Wootens Knob and Vaughn Knob. The political geography is clearly defined by the Hart and Barren County line, which cuts through the southern portion of the sheet near Bear Wallow. Significant local transport is represented by Bunnell Crossing, providing a clear view of the rural road network before the era of major interstate expansion.