1968 Map of Whitleyville

About this map

Whitleyville lies at the heart of this landscape, situated where Jennings Creek meanders toward its confluence with the Cumberland River. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Cordell Hull Reservoir, which floods the ancient river valley and forms deep inlets such as Moore Bottom. Along the western edge, Haydenburg Ridge rises sharply, punctuated by a Lookout Tower overlooking the community of Haydenburg. The mapping reveals a rural infrastructure of small family settlements and religious centers like South Fork Ch and Willow Grove Ch. North of the river, the terrain is fragmented by numerous branches including Lick Branch and German Branch, while to the south, the Jackson County Airport and the outskirts of Gainesboro indicate more modern development. This document captures the transition of the Cumberland valley following the reservoir's creation, showing how water and ridges dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.