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1954 Map of Balkan, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Balkan

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Pine Mountain dominates the center of this 1954 survey, creating a formidable geological barrier between the Straight Creek valley to the northwest and the Cumberland River to the southeast. The landscape reflects the industrial and social life of eastern Kentucky during the mid-century, with coal extraction indicated by a Strip Mine and the presence of the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks following the river's curves. Small, tight-knit communities such as Kettle Island and Balkan are well-documented, showing the concentration of civic life around the Balkan Sch, Balkan Cem, and local churches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain