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2010 Map of Balkan

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Balkan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cumberland River and Straight Creek carve their paths through this portion of Bell County, dictating the development of several small riverside communities. Along the southern bend of the river, Tejay and Balkan are connected by local roads such as Collies Rd, while the settlement of Kettle Island sits further west near the Kettle Island Cemetery. The landscape is defined by its ridge-and-hollow topography, featuring numerous gaps like Moccasin Gap and Bingham Gap that provided natural transit points through the hills.

Local life is anchored by family and community landmarks, including the Hulen Post Office and Hall Cemetery. Moving east toward Tuggleville and Black Snake, the map documents the intricate network of mountain branches such as Puckett Creek and Campbell Branch that feed into the larger water systems. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the Salting Ground to the elevations of Pine Mountain.