1963 Map of Whitley City

About this map

Whitley City and Pine Knot serve as the primary population centers in this 1960s study of the McCreary County plateau. The landscape is defined by the Southern railroad corridor and the smaller Kentucky and Tennessee line, which connect these upland communities to the surrounding coal and timber lands. A significant portion of the quadrangle is occupied by the Cumberland National Forest, characterized by a dense network of drainages including Roaring Paunch Creek and Lick Fork. Local history is preserved in the numerous rural landmarks, such as Silerville (Strunk PO), Mt Pleasant Sch, and a series of small country churches like East Apple Tree Ch and Meadow Grove Ch. Evidence of the region's industrial activity is visible in the form of a Strip Mine, set against the backdrop of the undulating terrain and family cemeteries like the Gilreath Cem.