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1962 Map of Redbush

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Redbush and its surrounding hollows are defined by an extensive network of gas wells and pipelines that intersect the steep hills of eastern Kentucky. This area, encompassing parts of the Martha Pool within the Gas and Oil Field, shows a landscape where industrial extraction and rural settlement coexist. Small communities and postal outposts like Keaton, Terryville, and Win Po are connected by narrow roads following the intricate drainage of Blaine Creek and Little Paint Creek.

Local landmarks such as the Natural Bridge and Point Cliff stand out among the wooded ridges, while cultural life centers on small local congregations at Point Pleasant Ch and Cannons Chapel. The map reveals the deep-seated reliance on the valley floors for transport and habitation, with numerous family cemeteries scattered across the ridges, providing a detailed spatial record for genealogical research in this portion of Johnson, Lawrence, and Morgan counties.