1951 Map of White Oak

About this map

White Oak and Bloomington anchor this 1951 study of the eastern Kentucky hills, where the Licking River winds through deep valleys and sharp ridges like Dine Ridge. The landscape is a complex network of family-named hollows and branches, punctuated by rural institutions such as Bethanna Ch and several local schools, including Trace Fork Sch and Edna Sch. This era captures the transition of the local economy, as traditional settlement patterns near Wonnie and Edna exist alongside active Strip Mines and several Gas Wells scattered across the ridges.