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2010 Map of Chance

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tyner Creek and its many tributaries carve through this Adair County landscape, defining the rural character of the region. The area is marked by a series of named drainages and valleys, including Cow Bog Hollow, Gray Squirrel Hollow, and Murell Hollow, which suggest a long history of local naming conventions tied to the terrain and wildlife. The road network, including Chance Rd and Calhoun Rd, follows a combination of section lines and the natural contours of the hills, providing access to dispersed farmsteads and rural residences.

Water sources like Jaybird Creek and Peacheater Creek flow through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a quiet, agricultural period where the land's utility is primarily tied to its geography. This 2010 survey records the persistent rural structure of the Chance area, reflecting how modern transportation routes like E0630 Rd still rely on the historical paths established by earlier generations.