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1954 Map of Powersburg

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The rugged boundary of Wayne County and Clinton County is defined by the winding course of Otter Creek and the steep elevation of Edwards Mountain. In the mid-1950s, this area of Kentucky was characterized by numerous small, valley-oriented communities centered around landmarks like Edwards Chapel and Keens Chapel. Education was distributed among several local institutions, including Duncan Valley Sch and Slickford Sch, reflecting a rural social structure where each hollow maintained its own identity. Resource extraction is evident through several Oil Well and Oil Wells sites located near Hidalgo. The landscape is a complex network of named ridges and gaps, such as Hog Mountain and Cherry Mountain Gap, where early geological features like Wind Cave and Blowing Cave are documented near the southern edge of the survey.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain