1954 Map of Evarts

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.