2016 Map of Wolf Creek Dam

About this map

Wolf Creek Dam and the expansive waters of Lake Cumberland dominate the northeast corner of this Clinton County landscape, where the Cumberland River corridor marks the boundary between Russell and Cumberland counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and bottoms, such as Greenbrier Ridge and Irish Bottom, which have historically shaped the local settlement patterns. Small communities like Desda, Willis Creek, and Seventy Six are connected by a network of rural roads that navigate the complex topography of hollows and ridges. Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Lewis Cem and Hilltop Cem, located near the village of Snow. The presence of Seventy Six Falls along Indian Cr highlights the area's natural drainage system, while names like Decide and Ida reflect the distinct local nomenclature of south-central Kentucky.