1954 Map of De Rossett

About this map

Ravenscroft and De Rossett anchor this mid-century portrait of the Cumberland Plateau, where the rugged terrain is carved by the intricate drainage of Clifty Creek and Big Lost Creek. The map documents a landscape defined by small ridge-top settlements and coal-mining history, with communities like Bon Air and Clarktown connected by the prominent America and Broadway thoroughfares. The 1984 photorevisions highlight changes in land use, including several Quarries and the development of Camp Belle Aire near Spain Lake. Local history and genealogy are preserved through detailed labels for the Bon Air Cem, Anderson Cem, and the remote St Charles Ch in the southern reaches. From the elevations of Chestnut Mountain to the depths of Geer Cove Branch, the sheet illustrates the persistent rural character of this White County highlands area during the mid-to-late 20th century.