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1954 Map of Barcreek

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Barcreek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Town Mountain dominates the center of this Kentucky landscape, which was meticulously surveyed in the mid-1950s. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Goose River and its numerous tributaries, including Laurel Creek and Beech Creek. These waterways dictate the placement of small rural communities and institutions that once served local families. Schools are particularly prominent throughout the hills, from Antepast Sch in the north to the Upper Hector Sch in the south, reflecting a distributed network of early educational centers.

Industrial activity is noted by the presence of numerous gas wells throughout the hollows. In the southern reaches, the Hector Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the ridge-and-valley terrain. Transportation routes like 421 and 11 connect the settlements of Hensley, Barcreek, and Hector, while gaps like Maupin Gap and Cotton Gap provide passage through the high ground. For researchers, the map provides a look at local life before modern consolidation, preserved through labels for the John Wilson Sch and several cemeteries.