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2011 Map of Black Diamond

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Black Diamond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black Diamond and its surrounding coal-country settlements are captured here in a period of suburban transition. The landscape is defined by the winding Green River, which flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle past historic sites like Kummer and the Whitney Bridge. To the north, the growth of Covington and Timberlane contrasts with the older industrial and residential pockets of Morganville and Morgan Slope.

Tracing the path of the Abandoned Railroad reveals the former transport corridors that once connected these towns to the region's mines and timber. Recreational and aviation interests are evident in the numerous lakes—including Lake Sawyer and Pipe Lake—as well as specialized facilities like Crest Airpark and the Evergreen Sky Ranch Airport. For those researching local history, the Black Diamond Cemetery remains a significant landmark of the community's early heritage.