1915 Map of Hindman

About this map

Hindman serves as a central hub in this 1915 survey of the Cumberland Plateau's eastern edge, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of hollows and forks. The map reveals a society organized strictly by its waterways, with small settlements like Hippo, Bolyn, and Mallie tucked into narrow valleys. Education was highly localized at the time, evidenced by the numerous numbered schoolhouses such as School No 12 and School No 13 scattered across the ridges, along with the distinct WC TU School. Transportation follows the winding paths of Troublesome Creek and the Middle Fork Quicksand Creek. In the northeast corner, the presence of Garrett Sta. and Stonecoal suggests the early industrial influence of the railroad and coal mining reaching into this pocket of the Kentucky mountains, while landmarks like Poplar Gap and Yellow Mountain provided essential navigation points for residents traveling between the scattered forks of the Kentucky and Big Sandy rivers.