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1955 Map of Sharp Place

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Sharp Place
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Sharp Place serves as a focal point for this mid-1950s survey of the borderlands between Kentucky and Tennessee. The landscape is defined by the extensive reaches of Pickett State Park and Forest and the Cumberland National Forest, where the topography is heavily dissected by drainages like Rock Creek and Pogue Creek. Human presence is concentrated around isolated institutions and family landmarks, such as Akers Chapel and the Sharp School.

The presence of numerous family cemeteries including Dobbs Cem and Blevins Cem indicates a long-standing rural community structure tied to the ridges and hollows. Geologic features such as the Natural Bridge, Hazard Cave, and the prominent Pinnacle Mountain highlight the area's natural landmarks. The map also records several state and county lines, reflecting the complex jurisdictional boundaries of the Wayne, Pickett, and McCreary regions during this era.