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2019 Map of Providence

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Providence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wheatcroft and Clay anchor this portion of the Western Kentucky Coal Field, where industrial remnants like the L & N Railroad Bed trace the historical movement of resources through Webster County. The landscape is defined by its drainages, particularly the Tradewater River and Craborchard Creek, which wind through lowlands like Black Rough Bottom. The map reveals a densely settled rural pattern with numerous family and community burial grounds, such as the Odd Fellows Cem, Blackwell Cem, and Fraser - Blackwell Cem, reflecting generations of local lineage.

Industrial activity is evident at the Oyama Mine and near Fairmont, while the city of Providence shows a structured street grid along the southeastern edge. Distinctive landforms like Granny Hill and Clifty Hill provide relief above the creek valleys. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of long-standing agricultural communities and the infrastructure that once supported the region's mining and rail economy.