2010 Map of Dorton

About this map

Shelby Creek and its many winding tributaries define the settlement patterns of this Pike County landscape in 2010. The community of Dorton serves as a local hub, anchored by the Dorton Post Office and connected to outlying areas like Myra and Jonancy via a network of hollow-tracing roads. The mapping reveals a high density of family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Belcher Cemetery, Sowards Cemetery, and Newsome Memorial Cemetery, which provide essential geographic anchors for genealogical research. Higher elevations are marked by features like Threemile Ridge and Sheep Cliff, while the valleys are subdivided into numerous named hollows including John Greer Hollow and Bratten Hollow. This detailed survey illustrates how modern infrastructure, such as the Caney Hwy, follows the ancient corridors carved by Caney Creek and its branches.