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1962 Map of Prestonsburg

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Prestonsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Levisa Fork snakes through the heart of Floyd County in this early 1960s study, defining the settlement patterns of eastern Kentucky. The city of Prestonsburg sits prominently along the eastern bank, connected to West Prestonsburg and serviced by the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. This period shows a landscape deeply integrated with the energy industry, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells scattered across the ridges and branches, including significant clusters near Cliff and Abbott.

Away from the river, community life is anchored by landmarks like Harkins Chapel and rural education hubs such as Upper Little Paint Sch and Lower Little Paint Sch. The mapping detail captures the transition of the era, from the traditional crossroads at Bonanza and Dotson to mid-century additions like the Drive-in Theater and the WDOC Radio Tower, providing a clear view of the region before modern highway expansions altered the valley floors.