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1953 Map of Oldtown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Oldtown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Little Sandy River and Tygarts Creek define this rural landscape in northeastern Kentucky during the early 1950s. The settlement at Oldtown serves as a focal point near the river's bend, while the community of Warnock occupies the northwestern corner along the creek. The map captures a transition in local industry, shown by the scattering of Oil Wells and a Gas Well in the valleys, particularly around Jacks Branch and the Lower Hog Branch.

Family history is deeply etched into the geography through numerous small burial grounds and rural institutions. Significant landmarks include the Mt Olive Ch and Salem Ch, along with a network of local education centers such as Lower Laurel Sch, North Fork Sch, and Claylick Sch. The terrain is marked by intricate drainage systems like Claylick Creek and Buffalo Creek, reflecting the traditional hollow-and-ridge settlement patterns of the region.