1952 Map of Frenchburg

About this map

Frenchburg and the surrounding hollows of the Cumberland National Forest appear in high detail during this early 1950s survey. The landscape is defined by its industrial reliance on subterranean resources, evidenced by the numerous gas wells and oil wells scattered throughout the drainage basins of Slate Creek and Beaver Creek. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, where small communities like Cornwell, Rothwell, and Fagan are linked by a network of rural schools and family landmarks.