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1954 Map of Wayland

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Wayland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Wayland quadrangle reveals the intricate settlement patterns of the eastern Kentucky coalfields during the mid-20th century. Following the winding course of Beaver Creek and its many tributaries like Right Fork Beaver Creek, the map illustrates a landscape where geography and industry dictate the placement of communities. The presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor is central to this development, connecting towns such as Garrett, Lackey, and Minnie (Gibson Sta).

Institutional life is well-documented through a dense network of local landmarks, including the Stumbo Memorial Hospital and numerous neighborhood schools like Bosco Sch and Sizemore Sch. The detailed mapping of coal company data and steep terrain features like Hampton Ridge underscores the region's reliance on mineral extraction. Of particular interest to genealogists are the family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Gibson Cem and Martin Cem, which anchor family histories to specific hollows like Dark Hollow.