Loading map...

1977 Map of Frenchburg

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Frenchburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Frenchburg serves as the primary hub in this corner of the Daniel Boone National Forest, positioned at the junction where Beaver Creek meets Slate Creek. The 1970s landscape is heavily marked by the energy economy of the Cumberland Plateau, with numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells scattered across the heavily dissected ridges and hollows. These industrial features sit alongside established community landmarks, including the County High Sch and several family-named burial sites such as the Reffitt Cem and Slusher Cem.

The complex drainage network, characterized by branches like Dog Branch and Hathaway Branch, dictates the settlement pattern, with homes and small farms following the narrow valley floors. Transportation is focused along the winding routes of KY 460 and KY 36, which navigate the terrain near Ratcliff Ridge and Mack Ridge. A Lookout Tower near Fagan and the Indian Creek Ch highlight the area's mix of forest management and local rural life.