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1929 Map of Tompkinsville

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Tompkinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Tompkinsville serves as the focal point of this late 1920s survey, situated amidst a landscape defined by the winding course of the Cumberland River as it crosses the Kentucky Tennessee state line. The map illustrates a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, including a remarkable concentration of local education and faith centers such as Mt Zion Sch, Mulkey Meeting House, and Freedom Ch.

River navigation and cross-border transit are prominent, evidenced by Bennett Ferry and river access points like Richardson Landing. The intricate topography around Turkey Neck Bend reveals the deep connection between the river's geography and the distribution of smaller communities like Hestand and Boles. For those researching regional history, the presence of landmarks such as Moores Mill and Williams Store offers evidence of the local commerce that once thrived in Monroe Co and Clay Co.