1966 Map of Smiths Grove

About this map

The rugged topography of The Knobs defines the northern horizon of this landscape, where the karst terrain of Warren and Edmonson Counties meets the edges of Mammoth Cave National Park. In the lowland plain to the south, the community of Smiths Grove serves as a central hub, historically shaped by the corridor of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the later development of Interstate 65, including Interchange 28. The map reveals a land heavily utilized for its natural resources, dotted with numerous oil wells and landmarks like Pilot Knob and Little Knob. Rural life is anchored by family-named sites and spiritual centers such as Kinser Cem, Liberty Hill Ch, and the settlement of Dripping Spring. The peculiar drainage patterns of the region are evident through features like Sinking Creek and Sinking Br, which disappear into the limestone shelf characteristic of this Kentucky karst country.