1952 Map of Pioneer, 1980 Print
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1952 Map of Pioneer

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Pioneer and Elk Valley serve as the primary valley settlements in this section of the Cumberland Mountains, where the extractive economy of the mid-20th century is clearly visible through numerous Strip Mines and a Quarry. The landscape is dominated by heavy timber and sharp relief, with significant elevations like Chimney Mountain and Braden Mountain flanking the corridors used by the Southern railroad. Extensive territory is dedicated to the Koppers Wildlife Management Area, suggesting a transition toward conservation and managed land use as mining activities evolved.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.4 inches

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