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1974 Map of Heidrick

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Heidrick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Richland Creek and its many branches carve through this portion of Knox County, where the industrial landscape of the 1970s is defined by extensive extraction and transport networks. Numerous Strip Mine operations and Gas Well clusters are scattered across the hillsides, particularly near Gillam Hill and the Middle Fork. This energy production exists alongside established rural communities and small stops along the Louisville and Nashville railroad, such as Baileys Switch and Emanuel.

Local history is preserved in the numerous family and community landmarks that dot the hollows, including Scott Chapel and the Bozier Cem. The proximity of Barbourville to the south influences the settlement patterns, while topographic features like Gillam Knob and Kirby Mtn dominate the horizon. From the Jarvis Store at Poplar Flat to the secluded homesteads in Booger Hollow, the map provides a clear record of Appalachian life during a period of significant resource development.