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1954 Map of Smithland

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Smithland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Smithland sits at the vital confluence of the Ohio River and the Cumberland River, serving as a focal point for mid-century river navigation and regional history. This mid-1950s survey documents a landscape deeply rooted in the past, noting landmarks such as the Historical Site (Confederate Gun Sta) and the Historical Hospital (Civil War), which speak to the area's strategic importance during the 19th century. Near the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge, the map identifies the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Historical Grave, honoring Thomas Jefferson's sister.

The topography is defined by a series of prominent rises including Dyer Hill and Shaw Hill, while the river channels are dotted with substantial landforms like Stewart Island and Cumberland Island. Local industry and rural community life are recorded through numerous family cemeteries like Cowper Cem and Edmonds Cem, alongside extractive sites such as the Silver Mine and several quarries, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and settlement patterns in Livingston Co.