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1952 Map of Fork Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Moores Camp serves as a focal point in this mountainous region at the borders of Scott, Morgan, and Anderson Counties. In the mid-twentieth century, the landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the coal industry, with numerous Strip Mines and an Old Railroad Grade following the winding course of the New River. Small coal-camp settlements like Buffalo and Mahan Village are tucked into the narrow valleys, while the Frozen Head State Environmental Education Area preserves the high ridges of Bird Mountain and Flower Mountain. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several remote burial grounds, including the Reeves-Daugherty Cemetery and Beech Grove Cemetery near the Beech Grove Church. The intricate terrain is named through local landmarks like The Garden Spot and Walnut Knob, reflecting a deeply localized geography shaped by resource extraction and high-elevation gaps.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain