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1974 Map of Middlesboro South

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Middlesboro South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park anchors this mid-1970s survey, highlighting the convergence of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia at Tri State Peak. The landscape is dominated by the steep ridge of Cumberland Mountain, which separates the urban expansion of Middlesboro in the north from the educational hub of Lincoln Memorial University and Harrogate in the south. The mapping of the Wilderness Road and the L & N RR through the gap underscores the area's role as a vital passage through the Appalachians.

Down in Powell Valley, the geography shifts toward rural settlements and family landmarks. Small communities like Arthur and Patterson Crossroads are visible alongside numerous local cemeteries such as Ely Cem and Rowland Cem. The Powell River meanders through the southern portion, defining the agricultural character of the valley with sites like Minton Mill and Vantell Mill marking the river's historical industry.