1953 Map of Burnaugh

About this map

The Big Sandy River defines the eastern boundary of Boyd County in this mid-century survey, separating the Kentucky hills from West Virginia. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad hugs the riverbank, serving riverfront settlements like Burnaugh and Leach Station. Inland, the landscape is carved by numerous drainages such as Durbin Creek and Whites Creek, where small communities and family-named landmarks are concentrated. Local life in the early 1950s is anchored by institutions like Whites Creek Ch and the Durbin Sch. The map reveals a high density of small family burial grounds, including Lockwood Cem, Bryants Cem, and Hacker Cem, which are essential for genealogists tracing the inhabitants of these hollows. The presence of a Radio Station near the river reflects the era's modern communication infrastructure amidst a traditional agricultural and industrial landscape.