1953 Map of Blaine

About this map

Blaine Creek winds through the heart of this Lawrence County landscape, dictating the development of small communities like Blaine, Houckville, and Cherokee. The topography is defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows, where generations established landmark points such as Clevenger Knob Lookout Tower and Oak Hill. This mid-century survey captures an era when rural life was still deeply localized around neighborhood institutions, including the Springdale Sch, Cando Sch, and the Lower Brushy Creek Ch. The presence of an Oil and Gas Field near the western edge reflects the region's extraction history. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of family-named landmarks like Adams Cem and Overda Cem, along with numerous small schools that once served these creek-side hollows.