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1953 Map of Big Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Big Creek serves as a central hub in this remote corner of Clay County, where the settlement patterns follow the winding paths of the Red River and its numerous tributaries. The landscape in the early 1950s is defined by a dense network of mountain hollows and ridges, including the broad upland area known as the Flatwoods. This era shows a transition in land use, where traditional Appalachian life is represented by numerous country schools like Bear Branch Sch and Peabody Sch, while the emergence of industrial activity is evidenced by a Strip Mine and scattered Gas Well sites.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain