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1954 Map of Varney

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Varney serves as a central hub in this mid-century topographic survey of the hills along the Pike County and Martin County line. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of hollows and forks, where local life was organized around small schoolhouses and country churches. Educational landmarks like Pauley Sch and Hurricane on Brushy Sch are found tucked into the branching drainages of the Big Creek and Brushy Fork watersheds. The mapping reflects a settlement pattern typical of the Cumberland Plateau, with homes and community buildings following the narrow valley floors beneath heights such as Flag Knob. Notable spiritual sites including Apple Orchard Ch and Dunkard Ch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family locations in this coal-rich region of Eastern Kentucky.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain