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2019 Map of Caney Ridge

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Caney Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Caney Ridge defines the high ground of this Appalachian landscape along the border of Dickenson Co and Wise Co. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of steep fingers like Bise Ridge, Frogpond Ridge, and Porter Ridge, which separate narrow hollows and creek beds. Dozens of family-named burial grounds, such as Buchanan Cem, Stanley Cem, and Mullins Cem, are scattered across the slopes, providing a detailed record for genealogists tracing the local lineages of Omaha, Darwin, and Leck.

Transport through the area is constrained by the geography, visible in the winding routes of Coeburn Rd and the presence of the Bearpen Gap Tunnel in the northeast. Small settlements and landmarks like Rachels Chapel and the Caney Ridge Airport are tucked into the more level stretches of the ridges. The intricate drainage pattern, led by the Cranes Nest River and Rush Creek, illustrates how water has carved this complex topography over time.