2010 Map of Bobtown

About this map

Bobtown and the rural communities of northern Pulaski County are defined by a densely corrugated landscape of named knobs and winding creek branches. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistent agricultural and residential patterns of the region, where settlements like Etna and Dabney are linked by a network of narrow roads following the ridgelines and valley floors. The distribution of family burial grounds, including the Surber Cemetery, Mercer Cemetery, and Sowder Cemetery, points to the deep generational ties of the local population. Distinctive landmarks such as Peach Orchard Knob and Jingling Hole Knob break the horizon, while waterways like Pitman Creek and Buck Creek drain the uneven terrain. The map records the contemporary footprint of these communities just as digital mapping standards were being refined by the U.S. Geological Survey.