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1992 Map of Dingus

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Dingus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The rugged intersections of Morgan, Elliott, Lawrence, and Magoffin Counties come to life in this early 1990s record of eastern Kentucky's coal and gas country. Small rural settlements like Crockett, Dingus, and Moon anchor a landscape defined by narrow creek valleys and steep ridges, such as those surrounding South Creek Valley and Gum Bottom. The map reveals the critical importance of energy extraction to the local economy, with numerous mines, oil wells, and gas wells scattered across the terrain, including a significant Oil and Gas Field near Sandlick Creek.

Water and recreation provide a striking contrast to the industrial footprint, centered on the expansive Paintsville Lake. The eastern edge of the sheet is dominated by the Paintsville Lake State Wildlife Mgmt Area, where a Boat Ramp serves as a gateway to the water. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in the many small burial grounds such as Ferguson Cem and Daniel Cem, often located near landmarks like New Salem Ch or Union Ch.