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1952 Map of Hima

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Hima
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Goose Creek and Horse Creek carve through the landscape of the Cumberland Plateau in this early 1950s survey of eastern Kentucky. The region is defined by its deep hollows and narrow ridges, where small communities and family-named schools are the primary anchors of settlement. Small centers such as Sibert, Hima, and Woollum dot the terrain, often located at the junctions of creek forks. The Louisville and Nashville railroad winds along the waterways, reflecting the vital transport connection between these hill communities and the broader regional economy.

Local education and faith are central to the map's details, with numerous rural schools like Pigeon Roost Sch, Antioch Sch, and Haven Sch serving the scattered populations. Significant family history is preserved in landmarks such as the Harris Cem and Cottongim Cem, while the Hard Strip Mine near the northern boundary indicates the early presence of the coal industry that would increasingly shape the local economy.