
Shelby Creek and its many winding tributaries define the settlement patterns of this Pike County landscape, where communities like Dorton and Virgie follow the narrow valley floors. The map reveals a dense network of family-named landmarks and hollows, such as Bratten Hollow and Roberts Hollow, illustrating the deeply rooted genealogical history of the region. Local heritage is further preserved through numerous small burial grounds tucked into the hillsides, including the Newsome Memorial Cem, Stiltner Cem, and Sowards Cem.
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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