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2013 Map of Cobhill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fitchburg and Cobhill anchor a landscape defined by the deep dissection of the Cumberland Plateau, where settlements follow the narrow ridge lines and creek bottoms. The Kentucky River flows along the southern edge of the quadrangle, with Old Landing and Old Landing Ridge marking a historical point of river access. The area is dense with family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Vanderpool Cem, Dickerson Cem, and Gross Cem, which speak to the deep genealogical roots of these hollows.

A network of ridges like Watson Ridge and Wild Flower Ridge separate numerous drainages, including Furnace Fork, Evans Fork, and Big Sinking Cr. Cultural landmarks such as the Bear Track Lookout Tower and Mt Sinai Cem are scattered across the terrain, while smaller communities like Patsey, Crystal, and Greeley are linked by winding roads that navigate the complex topography of Needmore Hollow and Peach Tree Hollow.