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2016 Map of Cumberland City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The waters of Lake Cumberland dominate the northern landscape of this region, where steep ridges like Sulpher Spring Ridge and Beck Ridge divide numerous creek branches and hollows. The settlement of Cumberland City serves as a central point for a network of winding country roads that connect small communities such as Watauga, Narvel, and Marlow. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape where family history is deeply rooted in the terrain, evidenced by many small burial sites including Brumley Cem, Hopkins Cem, and McWhorter Cem.

To the south, the terrain rises toward landmarks like Short Mtn and Cedar Knob, while the community of Cartwright sits near Road Gap. The map captures a transition from the convoluted shoreline of the reservoir to the high knobs and hollows typical of this Kentucky borderland. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous named roads, such as Earl Shelton Rd and Tommy Brown Rd, which often reflect the surnames of the families who established these rural homesteads.