1968 Map of Whitleyville

About this map

Whitleyville lies at the heart of this landscape, situated along the winding course of Jennings Creek just before it joins the Cumberland River. The topography is defined by the sharp, interlocking ridges and hollows characteristic of the Highland Rim, featuring family-named landmarks like Vanhooser Hol and Aunt Sal Hol. Historical interest centers on the area's spiritual and civic life, evidenced by the Willow Grove Ch and South Fork Ch, alongside numerous small family burial grounds such as the Draper-Naff Cem and Clark Cem. The river's path is marked by distinctive geological features, including Simpson Island and the prominent Chimney Knob. This late-1960s perspective captures the region before the completion of the Cordell Hull Dam downstream significantly altered the river's character, showing the original river miles and landings like Blue Ash Cut Hill.