1954 Map of Oil Springs

About this map

Oil Springs serves as the central hub of this mid-century topographic record, situated in a landscape defined by an extensive network of creeks and the active extraction of natural resources. The industrial character of the region is evident through the numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered throughout the drainage basins of Paint Creek and Little Mine Fork. This era shows a community structured around small valley settlements and local education, with schools like Little Paint Sch and Painters Lick Sch serving the rural population. The terrain is marked by significant elevations such as Cotton Knob and Stuffley Knob, which are connected by a winding State Road. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides a precise look at the placement of family names on the landscape before modern development altered these traditional eastern Kentucky communities.