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1953 Map of Adams

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Blaine Creek and the Levisa Fork dominate the rugged geography of this eastern Kentucky landscape, which in the early 1950s was defined by small hill settlements and an active extractive economy. Numerous oil fields are indicated across the north, while Strip Mines appear along the southeastern reaches near McClure. The social fabric of Lawrence County is anchored by rural landmarks like Carters Chapel and Moores Chapel, alongside small schoolhouses such as the Blackburn Sch and Dry Ridge Sch. Transportation follows the winding river valleys, with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad skirting the southern banks of the Levisa Fork through Beech Farm. Genealogists will find a wealth of family names preserved in sites like Adkins Cem, Moore Cem, and Shannon Cem, providing a precise record of local residency before modern redevelopment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain