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1952 Map of Billows

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Billows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Rockcastle River carves a deep path through this 1952 landscape, marking the rugged boundary between Rockcastle, Pulaski, and Laurel counties. This survey, photorevised in 1987, reveals a rural network of small settlements and neighborhood institutions within the Cumberland National Forest. Local life is anchored by a significant number of rural schoolhouses, including Gum Springs Sch and Whitaker Sch, alongside centers like Walnut Grove Ch.

Settlements such as Billows, Pongo, and Halsey are connected by winding valley roads like Burdine Valley and Price Valley. The topography is defined by prominent features such as Kincade Ridge and Dugar Ridge, with numerous drainages like Skegg Creek and Buffalo Creek feeding into the river. This edition also highlights strip mine areas through specific contour work, documenting the intersection of local industry and the Appalachian landscape.