1979 Map of Oneida

About this map

Oneida sits at the convergence of Goose Creek and Bullskin Creek, dominated by the presence of the Oneida Baptist Institute. The landscape of this Eastern Kentucky region in the late 1970s is defined by the winding course of the South Fork Kentucky River, which carves deep valleys through the plateau. Small settlements like Ammie, Trixie, and Taft are scattered across the terrain, often located at the mouths of branches or gaps such as Felty Gap. The map documents a complex network of resource extraction and infrastructure, indicated by numerous Gas Wells and several Strip Mines. Local family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds, including the Sizemore Cem, Bishop Cem, and Williams Cem, reflecting the genealogical deep roots of this Clay and Owsley County borderland.