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1950 Map of Olive Hill

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Olive Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Olive Hill serves as the central hub of this 1950 survey, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor and the Midland Trail converge along the winding banks of Tygarts Creek. The landscape is defined by its ridge-and-hollow topography, with several rural schoolhouses such as Prater Sch and Tick Ridge Sch serving isolated communities in the hills. Educational history is further highlighted by the presence of Erie College within the town limits.

Industrial and transport patterns are evident in the southwestern corner near Soldier and Silica, while the northern reaches of the quadrangle feature the early boundaries of Carter Caves State Park. The map also meticulously documents numerous family and community landmarks, including the James Chapel and various cemeteries like Baker Cem, providing a detailed look at the social geography of Carter County before modern highway expansions altered these traditional routes.