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2013 Map of Coble

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Duck River meanders through this portion of Hickman County, carving a series of dramatic loops and bends including Brown Bend, Horseshoe Bend, and Wright Bend. This winding watercourse was historically navigable at specific points, evidenced by the numerous named crossings such as Grandmother Ford, Burchard Ford, and Perogue Ford. The small community of Only sits near the northern boundary, while the namesake settlement of Coble occupies the southeastern corner.

The landscape is defined by its intricate system of hollows and ridges, many bearing family or descriptive names like Cude Hollow, Pigpen Hollow, and Schoolhouse Ridge. The river's influence on local industry and landmarks is clear, from the Blue Rock Shoals to the uniquely named Grandmothers Building near Big Spring Lake. Transportation in the area relies on a network of rural routes like Only Rd and Coble Rd, connecting these dispersed riverside settlements and the Strickland/Smalley Field Airport.