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1953 Map of Zachariah

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Zachariah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Oil fields dot the ridges of the Cumberland National Forest in this mid-century survey of the eastern Kentucky Highlands. The landscape is defined by its dramatic drainage networks, where the Middle Fork Red River and North Fork Kentucky River carve through the plateau. Small settlements like Zachariah, Fixer, and Zoe are scattered along the high ground, connected by roads that trace the narrow divides.

Genealogists will find a detailed record of rural community life, featuring numerous named institutions such as Pine Hill Sch, Wentworth Ch, and Whisman Cem. The map captures a transition in the local economy, as traditional hillside farming and forestry share the land with active petroleum extraction. Distinctive local toponyms, including Hell For Certain Creek and Standing Rock, reflect the vivid character of this terrain.