Loading map...

1951 Map of Stricklett

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Stricklett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The confluence of Kinniconick Creek and its many tributaries, such as Indian Creek and Silver Lick Creek, defines this rural landscape in the mid-20th century. This area, spanning the borders of Lewis, Fleming, and Rowan Counties, is characterized by its network of narrow valleys and ridges, including Buck Ridge and Washman Lookout. The settlement pattern follows the waterways, with small communities like Stricklett, Petersville, and Crum connected by winding roads.

Social life in this corner of the Cumberland National Forest is evidenced by the distribution of local institutions. Researchers can identify numerous rural schools and houses of worship, such as Kinniconick Sch, Thackers Chapel, and Union Ch. Family-named landmarks and resting places, including the McEldowney Cem and Buckner Cem, provide significant clues for genealogical study in a region where the terrain dictated the layout of farms and homesteads.