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2013 Map of Argillite

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Argillite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Sandy River winds through the hills of Greenup County, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural settlements and an intricate network of narrow valleys. The community of Argillite sits at a prominent bend in the river, while smaller clusters like Hunnewell and Naples mark the historical path of local commerce and residence. Higher elevations are punctuated by features like the Argillite Lookout Tower and High Knob, providing vantage points over the heavily dissected terrain of Wildcat Hollow and Pleasant Vly.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous small burial grounds, including the Reeves Cem, McCall Cem, and Kirby Flats Cem. These sites, along with the former industrial presence suggested by Sawmill Br and Coal Br, point to the region's traditional reliance on timber and minerals. The inclusion of Greenbo Lake in the northwest corner highlights the transition of the area toward recreational use by the early 21st century.