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1917 Map of Regina

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Regina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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Pine Mountain anchors the southern boundary of this Appalachian landscape, where the jagged topography of eastern Kentucky meets Virginia. The region is defined by the winding course of the Levisa Fork and Russell Fork rivers, which carved deep valleys that became the primary corridors for settlement and industry. Several communities here are identified by dual names reflecting the vital role of early postal operations, such as Elkhorn City Praise PO and Marrowbone Regina PO.

Industrial development is evident through the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the presence of the Allegheny Mine near Hellier. Geologic landmarks like The Breaks and The Towers underscore the dramatic relief of the terrain, while numerous small hollows and branches, including Schoolhouse Branch and Wolfpen Branch, indicate where local families established homesteads away from the main river junctions.