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1916 Map of Harold

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Harold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Johns Creek and the meandering river valleys of eastern Kentucky define the landscape of this 1914 survey, which documents a network of small mountain settlements and post offices during the early twentieth century. The map highlights the educational infrastructure of the period, from numerous rural outposts like School No 12 to the centrally located Sandy Valley Normal School. These institutions served dispersed communities such as Laynesville, Dana, and Thomas, which were often connected by creek-side paths and mountain gaps.

Transportation and commerce are anchored by features like the Coal Run Station and local landmarks such as Clevingers Store. The survey also delineates the jurisdictional boundaries where Johnson, Martin, and Floyd counties meet. This intricate detail of individual schools and post offices like Betsy Layne PO provides a valuable look at the settlement patterns of the Cumberland Plateau before modern development reshaped these hollows.