1954 Map of Russell Springs

About this map

Russell Springs serves as the primary hub of this mid-century landscape, positioned at the junction of several state routes including KY 80 and KY 35. The 1954 field check captures the area just as the newly formed Lake Cumberland was beginning to shape the local geography along the southeastern corner, with the margin noting the waters were subject to controlled inundation. Away from the lake, the terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges such as Beckham Ridge, Half Acre Ridge, and McClendon Ridge, which dictate the placement of small rural communities and family-named landmarks.