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1952 Map of London SW, 1953 Print
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1952 Map of London SW

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Cumberland National Forest dominates this Laurel County landscape, where the ridges of Hightop overlook a network of winding Kentucky waterways. The terrain is defined by deep drainages like Sinking Creek and the Laurel River, with several small settlements such as Sublimity and Bunch dotting the plateaus. This 1952 field-checked survey reveals a rural society structured around local gathering places, evidenced by the high density of country churches and schoolhouses. Landmarks like the Bald Rock Lookout Tower provide orientation in the wooded hills, while features like the Filtration Plant near the Laurel River indicate mid-century infrastructure developments. The map preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including McDaniel Chapel, Whitson Sch, and Nix Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing ancestors in the London area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain