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1963 Map of Jenkins East

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Jenkins East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Pine Mountain forms a towering natural spine through this 1963 survey, marking the state boundary between Kentucky and Virginia. Along the northern slopes, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway follows the winding path of Shelby Creek through Shelby Gap, connecting a network of coal operations and small mountain communities like Beefhide and Hylton. The topography is dominated by extensive Strip Mines and numerous Gas Wells, illustrating the intense resource extraction of the mid-20th century.

South of the ridge, the terrain shifts into the Jefferson National Forest, where the Pound River meanders toward the settlement of Pound. This area is dotted with local landmarks including Little Zion Ch, Francis Pine Chapel, and several rural schools such as Swindall Sch. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting these communities, from the Reservoir at Jenkins to the numerous gaps like Osborn Gap and Stormy Gap that dictated travel through the steep Appalachian ridges.