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1954 Map of Canoe, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Canoe

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Middle Fork Kentucky River snakes through the center of this 1954 landscape, flanked by numerous family cemeteries and remote mountain settlements. Rural centers like Crockettsville and Talbert are linked by winding roads that follow the contours of the deeply dissected Cumberland Plateau. The map reveals a high density of local institutions, including the Beech Grove Ch and the Mill Creek Ch, alongside a surprising number of small rural schools such as Arrowood Sch and Raleigh Sch. To the southeast, the North Fork Kentucky River and the Louisville and Nashville railroad provide a critical transportation corridor near Altro. Elevated landmarks like the Nailors Rock Lookout Tower underscore the region's vertical relief and forested character. This survey preserves the locations of numerous post offices, such as Juan PO and Beech PO, reflecting the isolated nature of these communities before modern infrastructure transformation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.4 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain