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1954 Map of Helton, 1967 Print
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1954 Map of Helton

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Middle Fork Kentucky River flows through this 1954 survey of Leslie County, where narrow valleys dictate the pattern of settlement. Mountain life is centered around local schools and small clusters of homes such as Warbranch, Helton, and Saylor. Education was clearly localized at mid-century, evidenced by the distribution of the White Oak Sch, Marrowbone Sch, and Beech Fork Sch across the hollows. The rugged terrain is anchored in the south by the prominent ridge of Pine Mountain, while numerous gaps like Buck Gap and Phillips Gap provide the few traversable routes between the steep drainage basins of Beech Fork and its many tributaries. An industrial presence is noted by a Strip Mine near the center of the sheet, while family-named landmarks like Potato Knob and Chestnut Knob illustrate the intimate naming conventions of the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain