1976 Map of Evarts

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Evarts and the surrounding coal-country settlements of Harlan County appear in sharp detail through this mid-1970s orthophoto. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with Yocum and Kenvir lining the path of the Clover Fork Cumberland River. This aerial perspective highlights the dramatic relief of the Cumberland Mountains, where industrial activity and access roads cut distinct patterns into the timbered slopes. To the south, communities such as Cawood and Crummies are situated near the headwaters of Crummies Creek. Further south, the rural character of the region is evident near Cranks, where the landscape is dominated by the winding course of Cranks Creek. The imagery captures the critical relationship between the steep terrain and the concentrated valley developments that defined this Appalachian region during the late twentieth century.