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1954 Map of Hindman

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hindman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Hindman serves as the central hub of this eastern Kentucky mountain landscape, where the confluence of Troublesome Creek and its many branches dictates the pattern of settlement. Compiled in part from coal company maps, this mid-century survey reveals a dense network of valley-floor communities and hollow-side institutions. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by educational landmarks, specifically the campus of Caney Junior College and Caney High School near the community of Pippa Passes.

Beyond the larger towns, the map provides a look at the rural social structure of Knott County through its numerous hollow schools, such as Delta Theta Tau Sch, Head of Irishman Sch, and Watts Fork Sch. These small campuses, along with houses of worship like Ivis Chapel, were the primary landmarks for families living along winding waterways like Carr Fork and Right Fork. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns, with family-named features like Branhams Branch and Watkins Br reaching deep into the high ridges.