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1953 Map of Mazie

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mazie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Deep in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky, this survey captures the rural character of the Elliott and Lawrence County border as it appeared in the mid-1950s. Small, dispersed settlements like Mazie, Martha, and Skaggs follow the narrow creek valleys, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Blaine Creek and Little Creek. The map reveals a community deeply tied to its geography, with family-named landmarks such as the Jason Boggs Cem, Ran Boggs Cem, and Hay Cem scattered across the ridges and hollows.

Industrial activity is evident through the widespread Gas and Oil Field and extensive Strip Mines in the northern and central sections. Local life centers around a network of country institutions, including the Wallow Hole Sch, Collier Creek Ch, and the Martha Fish Pond. The topography transitions from steep wooded slopes to more developed valley floors, illustrating the traditional settlement patterns of the Appalachian foothills.