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2010 Map of Duncan Flats

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Duncan Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rosedale and the valley of the New River define this corner of the Cumberland Mountains as it appeared in 2010. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of extraction and memorial sites, reflecting a long history of coal mining and deep-rooted family ties. Extensive mining operations such as the Clinchmore Mine, Main Mountain Mine, and Shafer Mine are situated throughout the high ridges, including Patterson Mountain and Sassafras Mountain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific family landmarks, with numerous burial grounds like the Patterson Cemeteries, Lively Cemetery, and Nick Patterson Cemetery dotting the hillsides. The complex drainage system, including Ligias Fork and Beech Fork, dictates the local transportation routes, where smaller settlements like Duncan Flats and Pine Orchard Flats are connected by narrow valley roads. The map captures the enduring mountain culture of Anderson County through its namesake peaks and family-named hollows.