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1954 Map of Vest, 1990 Print
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1954 Map of Vest

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Decoy and Vest anchor this 1954 topographical survey of the Kentucky highlands, where the intricate drainage patterns of the Balls Fork and Quicksand Cr define the settlement geography. The landscape is characterized by narrow hollows and high points like Potato Knob and the prominent Grey Horse Hill, with habitation largely confined to the creek beds. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies numerous rural educational landmarks such as Decoy Sch, Dobson Sch, and Puncheon Sch that served these isolated mountain communities. The concentration of schools and the presence of places like Elmrock illustrate a social infrastructure built around natural waterways and ridges, providing a clear picture of mid-century life in the Knott County backcountry before major modernization altered the traditional footprints of these hollows.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain