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1954 Map of Broad Bottom, 1955 Print
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1954 Map of Broad Bottom

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Levisa Fork valley in eastern Kentucky serves as the primary corridor for settlement and industry in the mid-1950s, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks parallel the winding river. Small communities such as Blair Town, Mossy Bottom, and Broad Bottom are tightly packed along the narrow valley floors, while the surrounding hills are dotted with hundreds of Gas Wells, indicating the region's intensive natural gas extraction. The presence of numerous specialized institutions like the Academy Sch, Mullins Sch, and the Pikeville Airfield suggests a transition from rural homesteading toward a more organized industrial and educational landscape. Local social life is evidenced by the Snivley Chapel, a Golf Course, and a Drive-in Theater near Boldman, showing how entertainment and community hubs followed the main transportation arteries between the ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain