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1979 Map of Scranton

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Scranton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the topography of this corner of Menifee County, where deep-cut drainages like Beaver Creek and Slab Camp Branch define the local geography. The late-century expansion of the Cave Run Lake reservoir is visible at the northern edge, reshaping the landscape near Scranton. Small communities and family centers such as Frenchburg, Mariba, and Wellington are connected by winding routes like KY 36, serving as hubs for rural life.

Genealogists and local historians can locate many family landmarks and small burial grounds, including Bashford Cem and Lovelace Cem. The map also documents the area's resource-based economy, showing various Gas Wells, a Quarry, and an Oil Well near the northern border. Cultural landmarks like Kendrick Ridge Ch and Pine Ridge Ch underscore the community structure of the ridge-and-valley settlements during this era.