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1952 Map of Portersburg, 1953 Print
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1952 Map of Portersburg

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The South Fork Rockcastle River and Little Laurel River carve through this section of the Kentucky coalfields, where the Laurel and Clay county line divides the landscape. In the early 1950s, this area was characterized by a dense network of small rural institutions, including numerous community schools such as Old Way Sch, Hammons Hill Sch, and Dan Jones Sch. Settlement is concentrated in small pockets like Portersburg and McWhorter, connected by a web of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty paths that follow the winding creek beds. The emergence of industrial activity is visible at the Strip Mine located south of Crawford, marking a shift in the local economy alongside traditional landmarks like Pleasant Grove Ch and the high point at Cutoff Knob Mtn.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain