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1961 Map of Corbin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor serves as the industrial and social backbone for this portion of Whitley, Knox, and Laurel Counties in the early 1960s. At the heart of the region, Corbin is a dense center of activity, featuring the St Camillus Academy and Ward Sch, alongside essential infrastructure like the local Hospital and Sewage Disposal. Outside the city center, the landscape transitions into a heavy industrial zone marked by numerous Strip Mine operations and individual Mine sites, particularly near the settlement of Wilton.

Evidence of the era's local economy is visible through specialized labels like the Tipple, Brick Kilns, and a Claypit. Smaller communities such as Woodbine, Gray, and Dorthae are anchored by local institutions like Dorthae Ch and Central Sch. The rugged terrain, including Moore Hill, is drained by Lynn Camp Creek and Youngs Creek, while historical burial sites such as Resthaven Cem and Harts Cem offer valuable points of interest for genealogical research.