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1980 Map of Sawyer

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Sawyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Rockcastle River and Laurel River converge here, carving through the Daniel Boone National Forest to form the expansive reaches of Cumberland Lake. This 1980 survey captures the region after the creation of Laurel River Lake in the northeast, showing the transformation of the landscape into a recreational hub with numerous sites like the Holly Bay Boat Ramp and Craig Creek Campground.

Away from the water, small communities like Sawyer and Baldrock are anchored by local landmarks including Pointers Chapel and Baldrock Chapel. The Sheltowee Trace winds through the ridges, providing a glimpse into the trail networks that preceded modern development. Genealogists will find value in the placement of Price Cem and Hamilton Cem, which remain as markers of the area's early settlement families near the winding river bends.