1953 Map of Mc Kee

About this map

Mc Kee serves as the focal point of this mid-century portrait of Jackson County, where the deeply dissected topography of the Cumberland Plateau dictates the layout of mountain communities. The landscape is defined by narrow ridges like Lime Kiln Ridge and an intricate drainage network including the War Fork and Middle Fork. This 1953 survey captures a transition in local industry, showing numerous Gas Wells and a Strip Mine alongside more traditional mountain landmarks.