1954 Map of Coopersville

About this map

Coopersville and the winding course of the Little South Fork anchor this mid-century portrait of southern Wayne County. The landscape is defined by the steep escarpments of the Cumberland National Forest, where features like Moody Cliff and Betts Cliff overlook narrow hollows and creek valleys. This era shows a high density of rural community infrastructure, with numerous country schools such as Raleigh Creek Sch and Upper Turkey Creek Sch serving small upland settlements like Pueblo and Gregory. Along the southern border, the South Fork Cumberland River loops through the forest near Slavans, while the presence of scattered Oil Wells near Broiles Hollow points to the region's historical extraction activities. The map provides a detailed record for genealogists, preserving the locations of family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Kidds Crossing Cem and the Dodson Cem.