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2013 Map of Cardwell Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cardwell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Collins River winds through Warren County in this modern survey, defining the landscape between Rowland and Fairview. The river's path creates significant geological features like Higginbottom Bend and Turners Bend, while providing the drainage for numerous tributaries including Charles Cr and the Barren Fork. The settlement pattern is concentrated along the river valley and the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, with communities such as Union and Shellsford serving as local hubs.

Elevated terrain is a prominent characteristic, notably at Cardwell Mountain and Little Cardwell Mountain, which overlook deep recesses like McGee Cove and Blue Spring Cove. Geologic interest is found at Powder Mill Springs and within Powder Mill Hollow, indicating the presence of karst features and springs typical of the region. The map also records localized water bodies like Lake Karen and a network of named rural routes, including Francis Ferry Rd and Lock Bend Rd, that follow the historic contours of the land.