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1962 Map of Elkol

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Elkol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Oyster Ridge dominates the eastern horizon of this Lincoln County survey, creating a sharp geological barrier between the coal-rich slopes and the open Cumberland Flats to the west. The landscape reflects a legacy of extraction, where small mining settlements like Elkol and Blazon once anchored a network of industrial sites. Several specific operations are identified along the ridge line, including the Glencoe Mine, Radiant Mine, and Lincoln Star Mine.

Transport patterns of the mid-20th century are clearly visible through the Old Railroad Grade and key transit points like Glencoe Junction and Blazon Junction. These features, along with the scattered Gravel Pits near Oakley, illustrate the economic reliance on rail and mineral wealth. Water resources are sparse but critical, evidenced by the Hams Fork in the northeast and the isolated Skull Point Res tucked near the base of Skull Point.