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1954 Map of Offutt

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Offutt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Levisa Fork winds through the sharp ridges of eastern Kentucky, serving as a corridor for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line. This river-and-rail network anchored local life in the mid-20th century, connecting small valley settlements like Offutt, Whitehouse, and Meally. The landscape is dominated by a dense network of mountain schools that once served these dispersed communities, including the Meade Memorial High Sch and the Butcher Hollow Sch.

Industry and faith are visible in equal measure across the terrain, from the Old Friendship Ch and Wells Chapel to the numerous gas and oil wells dotting the hillsides. The complex topography is defined by narrow hollows and creeks, such as Pigeonroost Br and Hammond Creek, which dictated the placement of homes and small schools like the Head of Greasy Sch. The border between Johnson Co and Martin Co follows these high ridges, separating the watersheds and their distinct family-named landmarks.