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1915 Map of Hurley

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Hurley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Grundy and the surrounding coal-country hollows are documented here during a period of industrial transition, where early mountain life intersected with the expanding reach of the N and W RR. The landscape is dominated by a dense network of branches and forks, such as Peter Creek and Beech Creek, which defined the placement of isolated settlements and specialized mountain schools. Small post offices like Kelsa PO and Argo PO Middle Elk Sta served as vital hubs for the dispersed populations living along the steep terrain of Hylton Knob and Rowe Mountain.

Educational infrastructure is notably prominent on this survey, with numerous institutions including the Linn Camp School, Pawpaw School, and Slate School situated in deep valleys. The map follows the winding Kentucky-Virginia state line, illustrating the complex geography shared between Pike and Buchanan counties. From the village of Hurley to the community at Big Rock, this record shows the Appalachian interior before modern infrastructure transformed these traditional timber and mining corridors.