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2022 Map of Caney Ridge

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Caney Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Caney Ridge defines the high ground of the Cumberland Plateau along the Dickenson and Wise county line. The landscape is characterized by a dense concentration of family cemeteries, such as Salyers Cem, Mullins Cem, and Buchanan Cem, which are scattered across prominent heights like Bise Ridge and Porter Ridge. These family burial grounds reflect the deep-rooted genealogical history of the isolated hollows and gaps that structure the region.

Small settlements such as Darwin, Omaha, and Lyons occupy the lower elevations near watercourses like the Cranes Nest River and Caney Cr. The map reveals a complex network of ridgeline roads, including the Carter Stanley Hwy and DC Caney Ridge Rd, connecting historically significant points such as Dingus Gap and Mink Gap. This layout highlights how the local topography has dictated the placement of homesteads and transport routes through the rugged Appalachian terrain.