1961 Map of Landsaw

About this map

Stillwater Creek and Lacy Creek wind through the dissected plateau of eastern Kentucky, where small valley settlements and family institutions define the early 1960s landscape. This area, spanning the border of Wolfe and Breathitt counties, is characterized by its network of narrow forks and branches, including Baptist Fork and Holly Creek. The Bethany Childrens Home stands as a significant landmark in the southern portion of the sheet, while the newer Mountain Parkway cuts across the northern ridges, signaling a shift in regional transportation. Genealogical interest is high throughout the map, with numerous small burial grounds and rural institutions like the Centers-Rose Cem, Hollonville Sch, and Rose Dale Ch located in the hollows. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Strip Mine and a Gas Well, illustrating the extraction-based economy of the Cumberland Plateau during this era.