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1978 Map of Wolf Creek Dam

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Wolf Creek Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Wolf Creek Dam anchors this landscape where the Cumberland River meets the expansive waters of Lake Cumberland. Along the river's winding course, historical landmarks like Winfreys Ferry and the bottomlands of Rockhouse Bottom reveal the traditional importance of the waterway before the mid-century impoundment. The interior terrain is defined by complex ridges and hollows, such as Malone Hollow and York Hollow, which are dotted with dozens of Oil Wells, signaling the area's extraction history.

Small communities and rural centers like Seventy Six, Desda, and Forest Cottage are connected by a network of winding roads and trails. Numerous local institutions serve these settlements, including Cave Spring Ch, Aaron Chapel, and the Hilltop Cem. Notable natural features like the Seventy Six Falls and Winfreys Rocks provide distinct landmarks in a region defined by its rugged topography and the massive engineering of the dam.