2010 Map of Russell Springs

About this map

Russell Springs serves as the central hub of this South Central Kentucky landscape, where the modern corridor of the Cumberland Pkwy intersects with long-established local routes. The map documents a transition from the rolling ridge-and-hollow terrain in the north, marked by settlements like Webbs Cross Roads and Sano, down toward the southern waters of Lake Cumberland. This area is defined by a series of prominent high points, including Clear Spring Ridge and McClendon Ridge, which separate the many branches of the local watershed such as Greasy Creek and Big Lily Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, including Phelps Cemetery, Lucenda Cemetery, and Hillcrest Cemetery, alongside infrastructure like the Russell County Airport near Middletown. The settlement pattern follows these ridges and stream valleys, illustrating how topography influenced the development of small communities like Esto and Humble.