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1952 Map of Manchester

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Manchester serves as the focal point of this early 1950s survey, where the Goose Creek and Horse Creek valleys converge. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of mountain hollows and branches, including Ephram Branch, Bowling Branch, and Jacks Branch. The rural character of the area is evidenced by the high density of small community structures, particularly schools like Slick Rock Sch and Murray Sch, and numerous places of worship such as Bethany Chapel and Macedonia Ch.

Industrial activity is clearly visible through the presence of multiple Strip Mine sites, which appear alongside the prominent Louisville and Nashville railroad line. Topographic landmarks like Pilot Mtn Lookout Tower and Full Rock define the high ridges between settlements. These features reveal an era when small, localized communities like Burning Springs, Sidell, and Urban were connected by winding creek-side roads and narrow-gauge rail interests before significant modern development altered the topography.