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1952 Map of London SW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of London SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Cumberland National Forest dominates this section of Laurel County, where a dense network of branches and creeks has shaped a landscape of narrow ridges and hollows. During the early 1950s, rural life here centered around small community hubs such as Keavy, defined by proximity to neighborhood institutions like Whitson Sch, Oak Ridge Sch, and McDaniel Chapel. Higher elevations offered strategic advantages for forest management, evidenced by the Bald Rock Lookout Tower and the Hightop terrain.

The map reveals a settlement pattern dictated by the winding paths of Sinking Creek and Cane Creek. Numerous small burial grounds and churches, including the Pine Creek Cem and Sublimity Ch, are scattered across the quadrangle, serving as vital landmarks for genealogists. The presence of a Filtration Plant in the northeast corner near Mitchell Creek points toward mid-century infrastructure developments for the surrounding region.