1952 Map of Ano

About this map

The Rockcastle River snakes through the deep topography of Laurel and Pulaski Counties, defining the heart of the Cumberland National Forest in the early 1950s. The settlement of Ano sits on the northern edge of the map, while Mt Victory and Goodwater occupy the western heights above the river's winding course. This era shows a landscape where traditional Appalachian rural life met emerging industrial footprints, evidenced by the presence of Strip Mines in the north near Clifty Grove Ch. Local family history is preserved through scattered burial sites like the Chaney Cem and Garson Cem, while the Hindsfield Sch on Hindsfield Ridge served the upland communities. The map highlights the isolation and physical challenges of the terrain, where roads like KY 80 follow the high ground to avoid the numerous branches such as Buck Lick Br and Stillhouse Br that feed into the main river valley.