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1953 Map of Load

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Load
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Tygarts Creek meanders through this portion of Greenup County, defining a landscape of narrow hollows and high ridges deeply tied to the region's industrial and educational history. The area's legacy of iron production is visible at the Old Raccoon Furnace near Raccoon Ch, while numerous Strip Mines and Clay Pits scattered across the terrain point to the extractive economy of the mid-20th century.

Settlement patterns follow the water, with small communities like Lynn and Load PO serving as anchors for rural life. The density of local schools, such as Cedarvale Sch, Eureka Sch, and Allcorn Sch, reflects a decentralized mountain school system before consolidation. In the southern portion of the map, the development of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park signals a shift toward recreation, providing a sharp contrast to the nearby family burial grounds like Hilton Cem and Lawhorn Cem.