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1972 Map of Quicksand

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Quicksand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Jackson sits along the bend of the Kentucky River, serving as a focal point for this 1970s look at Breathitt County's central corridor. The landscape is defined by the tight meanders of Quicksand Creek and the South Fork, where narrow valleys host a network of small settlements like Quicksand, Noctor, and Portsmouth. The industrial footprint of the era is evident in the numerous mines, gas wells, and oil wells scattered across ridges such as Roark Ridge and Bald Hill.

Cultural landmarks include the Univ of Kentucky Experimental Farm and several rural congregations like Bach Memorial Ch and Little Jerusalem Ch. Transportation is anchored by the Louisville and Nashville railroad line and KY 15, which bypasses the natural oxbow of Panbowl Lake. This survey illustrates the dense intersection of resource extraction, agricultural research, and traditional Appalachian community life in the hills east of the river.