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2016 Map of Chestnut Grove

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chestnut Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a deep valley through this portion of Perry County, anchoring the settlements of Lobelville and Beardstown. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, many bearing the names of local families such as Burns Hollow, Harris Hollow, and Scaggs Hollow. These topographic features often contain small water sources like Bates Spring and Twomey Spring, which were vital for early settlement and farming in the region's steep terrain.

Family history is preserved in numerous upland burial grounds, including the DePriest Cem, Cude Cem, and Murray Cem. The road network, including the Old Beardstown Rd and Old Hwy 13, traces the natural contours of the land, connecting the river valley to higher ground like Burns Ridge. Further south, the community of Chestnut Grove sits near the confluence of Coon Cr and the river, while the northern edge of Linden appears near Ledbetter Spring.