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1954 Map of Varney

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The steep hollows of Pike Co and Martin Co are documented here in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by small-scale coal extraction and narrow creek-side settlements. Small mountain schools serve as local landmarks for families living along the water, including the Mouth of Caney Fork Sch and the Hurricane on Brushy Sch. Local spiritual life is centered at the Apple Orchard Ch and Wolf Creek Ch, while several family plots like Caney Cem and Francis Cem dot the hillsides. Significant revisions from the 1970s appear in purple, highlighting the expansion of extensive Strip Mines and Mines that began to reshape the ridges near Martin Co. This later surveying data provides a crucial look at how industrial mining activity moved through the forks of Wolf Cr and Big Creek, altering the traditional topography near communities like Varney and Heenon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain