1953 Map of Sulphur Lick

About this map

Sulphur Lick and the surrounding rural communities of Monroe County sit within a landscape deeply carved by the Barren River and its numerous tributaries. In the early 1950s, this area was defined by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country churches, such as Goodson Sch, Willow Springs Sch, and Red Hill Ch, serving dispersed farming families. The topography is notably rugged for the region, characterized by numerous hollows like Piercy Hollow and Shop Hollow, and distinct subterranean features including Miller Cave. The intersection of small-scale commerce and community life is visible in settlements like Merryville and Rockbridge, which sit along the winding valley roads. Notable landmarks like the Relay Radio Tower and various family cemeteries, including Wade Cem and Dubre Cem, provide specific points of interest for those tracing the social geography and family lineage of mid-century Kentucky.