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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 Mountain dominates this mid-1970s landscape, serving as a towering backdrop for the tri-state junction where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet. The city of Middlesboro occupies the broad valley to the northwest, defined by its grid of streets and the winding Yellow Creek. This area is a critical corridor for transport and education, featuring the sprawling campus of Lincoln Memorial University and the path of the Southern Railway.

Deeply historical routes like the Old Wilderness Road cut through the famous pass at Cumberland Gap, while the Powell River meanders through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous family burying grounds such as Woodson Cem, Welch Cem, and Chumley Cem. Industrial history is represented by the Yankee Mill and various strip mines, illustrating the complex relationship between the region's natural resources and its developing economy.