1961 Map of Beattyville
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
Beattyville serves as the focal point of this 1961 revision, situated at the dramatic confluence where the North Fork and South Fork join to form the Kentucky River. This hydrological nexus defined the regional economy, supported by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad which snakes through the steep river valleys. The map reveals a landscape of high ridges and narrow hollows, with small communities like Proctor and Belle Point clinging to the riverbanks. Beyond the town centers, the land transitions into the Cumberland National Forest, where rural life is marked by local landmarks such as Pleasant Flat Sch and Mt Olive Ch. In the outlying areas, evidence of resource extraction appears via a Strip Mine and numerous oil wells, while mid-century leisure is represented by a Drive-in Theater near Congleton.
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Editions of this 1961 Beattyville Map
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