Shelby Creek and its many winding tributaries dictate the settlement pattern of this Pike County landscape, where small communities like Jonancy, Virgie, and Dorton follow the narrow valley floors. The map reveals a dense network of local-history landmarks, particularly family burial grounds such as the Newsome Memorial Cem, Stiltner Cem, and Doc Sanders Cem. These sites, often situated on elevated ground above the creeks, reflect the deep-rooted genealogy of the region.
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1886 · Grundy
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Whitesburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Grundy
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Grundy
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Whitesburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Pound
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1913 · Clintwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Pound
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Vergie
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1915 · Clintwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500