1971 Map of Sitka

About this map

Stambaugh and Sitka anchor the southern valleys of this Kentucky landscape, which is defined by the extensive extraction of coal and natural gas. The map documents an industrial geography where numerous Mines and Strip Mines are interspersed with rural communities such as Chandlerville and Davisville. The topography is a dense network of steep ridges and winding watercourses, including Hood Creek and Georges Creek, where small settlements and family cemeteries are tucked into narrow hollows. Religious and civic life is centered at local landmarks like Enterprise Ch and Tarkiln Ch. Revisions from the 1970s, shown in purple, highlight evolving infrastructure such as a prominent Pipeline and shifts in mining activity. This detailed record of the Lawrence and Johnson County line offers researchers a look at the relationship between the Appalachian terrain and the extractive economies that shaped its development during the mid-20th century.