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1977 Map of West Liberty

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of West Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

West Liberty serves as the focal point of this Kentucky landscape, situated along the banks of the Licking River just before it feeds into the expansive Cave Run Lake. By the mid-1970s, the area reflects a mix of traditional Appalachian river settlements and modern infrastructure, including the West Liberty Airport and a County Vocational School. The topography is defined by the winding river valley and its numerous tributaries like Elk Fork and Caney Creek, with the Daniel Boone National Forest bordering the northwestern edge.

Family history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous small burial grounds such as Howard Cem, Oakley Cem, and Fugitt Cem. The presence of multiple Strip Mines and the Greear Mine near Havens points to the region's industrial reliance on coal extraction. From the small communities of Woodsbend and Index to the high ground at Daisy Knob, this survey documents the cultural and economic geography of Morgan County during a period of transition.