1992 Map of Prestonsburg

About this map

Levisa Fork winds through the heart of Floyd County, serving as the primary corridor for the CSX railroad and the growth of Prestonsburg. This early 1990s landscape reveals a region transitioning from its traditional mining roots—indicated by numerous Mine and Mines labels—toward a modern identity centered on institutions like Prestonsburg Community College and the recreation area at Jenny Wiley State Park. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes near Cliff, where deep hollows like Hager Branch and Spurlock Creek dictate the placement of mountain settlements such as Bonanza and Myrtle. Local landmarks including the Radio Tower (WDOC) and a Drive-in Theater highlight the mid-century development that expanded outward from the historic river bend at Auxier.