1969 Map of Coolspring

About this map

Pittsburg and Shawmut rail lines and numerous strip mines define the industrial landscape of Jefferson County during the late 1960s. This survey reveals a region defined by extraction and small-town resilience, where settlements like Knox Dale and Coolspring are interspersed with dozens of gas wells. The terrain is deeply etched by a dense network of waterways, including Little Sandy Creek and Rattlesnake Run, which navigate the high ridges of Rose and Knox townships. Local history is preserved in the distribution of rural landmarks, from the Burkett Hollow Ch and Meade Chapel to the Coolspring Cems. Large tracts of the southeastern corner are dedicated to State Game Lands No 31, highlighting the transition between active coal production and protected natural territory.