1954 Map of Pineville

About this map

Pineville serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at a strategic gap where the Cumberland River cuts through the formidable ridge of Pine Mountain. The settlement pattern reflects the industrial and educational needs of the era, featuring clustered communities like Arjay and Straight Creek along the narrow valley floors. Transportation is dominated by the Louisville and Nashville railroad lines that follow the river and creeks to serve the region's extraction and commerce. Local history is deeply embedded in the map's numerous community institutions, including the County High Sch, Lone Jack Sch, and Dorton Branch Sch, alongside landmarks like Chain Rock within Pine Mountain State Park. Signs of local industry are evident in the strip mine areas and scattered gas wells in the northern hills near Stinking Creek.