1962 Map of Oil Springs

About this map

Oil Springs sits at the heart of this landscape, where the rural topography of eastern Kentucky is defined by a dense network of branches and forks. The map reveals a community deeply tied to its natural resources, with an extensive Oil Field and several Gas Wells and Strip Mines scattered throughout the Johnson and Magoffin county lines. This era shows a high density of local educational and religious institutions, including Little Paint Sch, Low Gap Sch, and the Davis Branch Ch, serving families living along the winding hollows.