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1968 Map of Banner

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Banner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pruitt Mountain and Logan Mountain dominate this landscape within the Clark National Forest, where the topography reflects a rugged transition between the high ridges and the cultivated lowlands of the Belgrade and Belleview districts. The settlement of Banner sits at the intersection of several valley roads, serving as a central point for the surrounding rural community. Evidence of long-standing local families is found in the many small burial grounds and congregations dotting the terrain, including Thomas Chapel Cem, Tullock Cem, and the Full Gospel Chapel.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the steep elevation of Bell Mountain, topped by the Bell Mountain Lookout Tower, which overlooks a network of deep hollows like Lambert Hollow and Coon Hollow. The presence of the Shut-in Jeep Trail suggests the specialized access required for this forest terrain during the late 1960s, while the Bellevue Valley Nursing Home near Cedar Creek indicates the evolving social infrastructure of the valley during this era.