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1954 Map of Evarts

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Evarts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Clover Fork and Yocum Creek dictate the settlement patterns of this Harlan County region in the mid-1950s, where coal-related infrastructure and small mining communities are etched into the valleys. The town of Evarts serves as a central hub, while the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the river bends to service industrial points like Kenvir and Black Mountain. The landscape is characterized by its steep relief, with Little Black Mountain and Lone Spur rising sharply above the winding creek-side settlements.

Family history is deeply embedded in the terrain through numerous small burial grounds and local institutions. Researchers can find the Kelly Cem, Turner Cem, and Cawood Cem tucked into the hollows, alongside rural landmarks like the Little Creek Ch and the Upper Cranks Creek Sch. The map also captures mid-century social life, noting a Drive-in Theater near Verda and the presence of several Strip Mine operations that were beginning to shape the local economy.