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1959 Map of Middlesboro North

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Middlesboro North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The industrial and cultural landscape of the Cumberland Mountains is prominently displayed in this late-1950s survey of Bell County. Middlesboro anchors the southern valley, showing a dense grid of streets and rail infrastructure that transitions into the community of Binghamtown. To the north, the Cumberland River carves a winding path through the ridges, passing the small settlements of Wasioto and Harbell. The regional economy is evident through the widespread Strip Mines and the prominent Louisville and Nashville Railroad line that follows the river's course.

Civic life is well-documented with numerous rural landmarks, including the Laurel Cove Amphitheater within Pine Mountain State Park and the County High Sch near East Pineville. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named plots like Wilder Cem and Henderson Cem, as well as neighborhood institutions such as Ward Chapel Sch and Fuson Chapel Sch. The map also captures mid-century social features like the Drive-in Theater and the expansive Cumberland Gap National Historical Park along the southern border.