2016 Map of Ben Hur

About this map

Jonesville and Ben Hur anchor this detailed study of the Lee County landscape, where the Powell River cuts through the ridges of the Appalachians. The map captures a complex network of valley settlements and family landmarks, including Collier Mill and Kincer Mill, which point to a long history of water-powered industry in the region. Transportation routes like the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Rd follow the natural contours of Stone Mountain and Wallen Ridge, while historic river crossings are preserved at Poteet Ferry Bridge and Sewell Bridge. Dozens of family burial grounds and small community focal points, such as Millers Chapel and Lee Memorial Gardens, are meticulously documented. The physical geography is defined by parallel ridges and deep hollows like Long Hollow and Ball Hollow, illustrating how the terrain shaped the development of communities like Sulphur Springs and Blackwater.