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1954 Map of Bell Farm

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bell Farm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The Cumberland National Forest defines the rugged border between Wayne and McCreary Counties, where the South Fork Cumberland River and Little South Fork Cumberland River carve deep through the plateau. This mid-century landscape is marked by isolated rural settlements and the infrastructure of early timber and resource extraction, including several scattered Oil Wells. High points like The Pilot and Stepping Rock Mountain overlook a network of creek-side communities characterized by small schools and country churches.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the family footprint of the region through numerous upland cemeteries such as Griffin Cem and Bell Cem. Small centers of activity like Bell Farm and Bell Hill Sch appear alongside distinct geological features like The Chimney and Middle Cliff. The presence of the Wolf Ridge Lookout Tower highlights the forest management priorities of the era in this deeply dissected terrain.