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1953 Map of Johnetta

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Johnetta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Cumberland National Forest land defines the southern reaches of this mid-century survey along the border of Rockcastle and Jackson Counties. The landscape is marked by a network of rural schools and small community centers including Johnetta, Climax, and Goochland. Resource extraction is evident through scattered Strip Mines and a Quarry near Clover Bottom, reflecting the region's industrial activity in the early 1950s.

Genealogists can identify numerous local landmarks such as Dicycope Chapel, Corinth Ch, and several family-named schools like Johnson Sch and Thad Drew Sch. The topographical detail captures the complex drainage of Horse Lick Creek and its tributaries, while the New Hope Lookout Tower stands as a prominent navigational landmark on the western ridges. These details provide a clear picture of the settlement patterns and infrastructure before modern highway developments reshaped the local geography.