1961 Map of Campton

About this map

Campton serves as the focal point of this 1961 revision, situated where the Mountain Parkway meets KY 15 in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The landscape is defined by the deep dissection of the North Fork Kentucky River, which meanders across the southern boundary, creating a complex network of ridges and hollows. Local commerce and connectivity are evident in the presence of scattered Mines and an Oil Well near Vertex, while the rural character is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks. Researchers will find a wealth of educational history via small country schools such as Tar Ridge Sch, Quillins Chapel Sch, and Bloody Creek Sch. The terrain transitions from the protected lands of Cumberland National Forest in the northwest to concentrated settlement at Hiram and Hurst. Spiritual life is anchored by Quillins Chapel and Bethesda Mission, reflecting the social structure of these Wolfe County communities during the early 1960s.