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1961 Map of Canoe

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Canoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Middle Fork Kentucky River snakes through the center of this Breathitt County landscape, its tight bends defining the placement of small agricultural settlements and family cemeteries during the early 1960s. At Crockettsville and Shoulderblade, the proximity to water dictated the patterns of life, while the Louisville & Nashville Railroad traces the path of the North Fork Kentucky River in the southeastern corner near Altro.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Figured Beech Cem and numerous family plots like the Pennington Cem and Hall Cem. The presence of the Lookout Tower near Nailors Rock and the scattered Mine symbols across the ridges suggest an economy balanced between timber management and mineral extraction. Educational and spiritual centers are well-represented by sites such as Beech Grove Sch and the Drew Memorial Ch, offering a clear look at the community infrastructure of this Appalachian region.