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1979 Map of Vox

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Vox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the landscape of this 1979 survey, where the winding waters of Laurel River Lake have reshaped the local geography. The map captures a moment of transition in Whitley and Laurel Counties, as the controlled inundation of the river created new recreational landmarks like the Flat Woods Boat Ramp and White Oak Campground. Away from the shoreline, the map reveals a deeply rooted community structure defined by small rural churches and family-named cemeteries, including Frankford Ch, Steele Chapel, and the McFarland Cem.

Industrial activity is evident on the eastern edge near the L & N railroad line, where extensive Strip Mines indicate the region's reliance on coal. This juxtaposition of the new reservoir economy, established timberlands, and active mining provides a clear look at the late 20th-century land use patterns near Corbin. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous church sites and remote cemeteries like Corinth Cem that dot the hillsides between Vox and Faber.