1961 Map of Byington

About this map

Sunfish Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Sunfish Creek and Chenoweth Fork, carve a complex drainage pattern through this corner of the Pike State Forest. The 1961 landscape is defined by its timbered ridges and narrow hollows, where small settlements like Byington and Poplar Grove serve as local anchors. The presence of the Kincaid Springs State Fish Hatchery near Kincaid Springs highlights the region's managed natural resources, while family and community history is preserved in sites like Washburn Cem and Beekman Cem. Extractive industries are represented by the Ford Quarry near Cedar Fork, positioned along the winding route of State Highway 124. The map also captures several country churches, such as Mt Zion Ch and Union Hill Ch, which likely served as the social centers for the surrounding rural families during the mid-20th century.