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1951 Map of Flemingsburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Flemingsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Flemingsburg serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, positioned near the junction of several local branches including Town Branch and Sleepy Run. The map illustrates the town's expansion toward the Reservoir and the local Drive-in Theater, a classic cultural marker of the post-war era. The surrounding Fleming County countryside is dotted with small rural communities like Mount Carmel, Beechburg, and Bluebank, each connected by a network of winding roads and creeks.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks like Fitchs Chapel and the Arnold Cemetery, alongside the County Cemetery. The topography is defined by the winding course of Fleming Creek and its many tributaries, such as Wilson Run and Logan Run. Economic activity is represented by multiple stone extraction sites, including a Inactive Rock Quarry and an active Rock Quarry, reflecting the area's reliance on local natural resources during this period.