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2019 Map of Chance

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Chewey and Chance anchor this portion of Adair County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and named hollows. The terrain is deeply incised by waters such as Tyner Cr and Jaybird Cr, creating a topography of ridges and valleys that has historically dictated the path of local roads and settlement patterns. Local history is centered around landmarks like New Hope Cemetery, which sits near the junction of several county roads including E0655 Rd.

The survey reveals an area where small-scale agriculture and rural life are woven into a complex hydrographic system. Named features like Turkey Hollow, Scott Hollow, and Gray Squirrel Hollow illustrate the localized naming conventions of the region. Transportation follows these natural contours, with routes like Jay Bird Rd and Calhoun Rd navigating the divides between creeks such as Luna Br and Peacheater Cr.