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1962 Map of Bruin

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bruin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Little Sandy River meanders through the heart of Elliott and Carter Counties, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and narrow stream valleys. Small rural settlements like Bruin and Newfoundland serve as local hubs, connected by winding roads that follow the path of least resistance through the hills. This 1962 revision shows an economy deeply tied to the land's resources, with several Oil Well sites and Mines scattered throughout the northern and western sections of the quadrangle.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including family-named cemeteries such as Carroll Cem, Lawson Cem, and Kagley Cem. The community structure of the mid-20th century is further evidenced by several schoolhouses, including Providence Sch, Waddell Sch, and Cliffside Sch. Significant natural features like Lick Falls and prominent elevations such as Whitley Knob and Locust Knob provide distinct navigational points in this corner of Eastern Kentucky.