1953 Map of Blaine

About this map

Blaine Creek winds through the heart of this landscape, its deep valleys sheltering tight-knit rural communities during the mid-20th century. This area of Lawrence County is characterized by numerous small mountain schools and family-named landmarks that speak to its settled history. Education and community life centered around local nodes like Rockhouse Sch, Springdale Sch, and the Lower Cains Creek Sch. The industrial presence is marked by a significant Oil and Gas Field and scattered Gas Wells, while the prominent Clevinger Knob is crowned by a Lookout Tower overlooking the forested ridges. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several burial grounds, including Shady Grove Cem and Oak Hill Cem. The map illustrates a transition in land use, showing where traditional valley farming and small settlements like Houckville and Blaine coexist with emerging energy extraction.