1961 Map of Booneville

About this map

The South Fork Kentucky River defines this 1961 landscape as it carves a deep, winding path past Booneville. The settlement pattern reflects the area's difficult topography, with homesteads and landmarks like the Drive-in Theater concentrated near the riverbanks while the surrounding hills remain defined by resource extraction. Local industry is evident in the numerous strip mines and Oil Wells scattered across the ridges, particularly near Scoville. For those tracing family history, the map provides precise locations for several rural institutions, including Elk Lick Ch, Walnut Grove Ch, and the Fish Creek Sch. Small family-named cemeteries such as Pendergrass Cem and Shepherd Cem are tucked into the valleys of Buck Creek and Meadow Creek, marking the deep roots of this Owsley County community.