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1954 Map of Carrie

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Carrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Troublesome Creek and its many winding forks define the landscape of this mid-century survey on the border of Perry and Knott counties. The map documents a dense network of mountain communities tucked into narrow hollows, each centered around a neighborhood school or house of worship. Many of these institutions carry family names or specific local identifiers, such as the Ode Everage Sch and the Maggie Memorial Ch.

The presence of scattered Strip Mine sites and numerous gas wells reflects the area's mid-century reliance on resource extraction. Settlements like Emmalena, Hardburly, and the namesake village of Carrie are shown during a period of established mountain life, connected by winding roads that follow the path of Balls Fork and Montgomery Creek. The map provides an exceptionally clear record of small-scale infrastructure, from the Lower Clear Creek Sch to the remote Poplar Gap.