1965 Map of West Sandy Dike

About this map

The West Sandy Creek Dewatering Area dominates this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating the complex water management systems integrated with Kentucky Lake. This vast basin is defined by the West Sandy Dike and a series of drainage canals that altered the flow of Holly Fork and West Sandy Creek. The era's transportation network is anchored by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Old Nashville Road, which link several small communities including Oakland, Elkhorn, and Springville. Local history is preserved in the numerous family cemeteries scattered across the ridges, such as Upchurch Cem and Caldwell Cem. Significant community landmarks from this period include the John R Miller School for Retarded, the Sulphur Well Academy Church, and recreational developments like the Paris Golf and Country Club and Antioch Harbor Resort.