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Loading map...1947 Map of Palmer
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Industrial extraction and rugged terrain characterize this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the town of Palmer serves as a central hub for regional coal operations. The presence of the Palmer Mine and the Reel Cove Mine, along with various strip and stop mines, indicates the heavy reliance on the mining economy during this period. The Seaboard rail line provides the critical transportation link through the valley, connecting the mining sites and smaller settlements like Tatesville and Bunker Hill to broader markets.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches
Editions of this 1947 Palmer Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain