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1992 Map of Handshoe

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Handshoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Handshoe and its neighboring hollows in the eastern coalfield of Kentucky are depicted here just as the late-century energy landscape was maturing. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Rock Fork and Balls Fork, along which several small communities and churches like Saltlick Ch and the Rockford Ch are established. Education and local governance are anchored by the Upper Quicksand Sch, while the rugged geography is marked by Yellow Mountain and Chestnut Mountain.

Resource extraction is a prominent theme on this sheet, with numerous Oil Wells and Mines scattered across the ridges and branch waters. From the Strip Mine near Soft Shell to the lookout at Signal Knob Lookout, the map illustrates how industrial activity has been integrated into the steep Appalachian topography. Genealogists will find particular value in the named family burials, such as the Estill Smith Cem and Click Cem, which dot the hillsides near settlements like Mousie and Larkslane.