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1952 Map of Duncan Flats

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Duncan Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Smoky Mountain and Buffalo Mountain frame a landscape defined by the deep valleys of the New River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures a remote region of the Cumberland Plateau at a transition point, where traditional settlements like Stainville and Rosedale sit alongside growing industrial activity. Extensive Strip Mines are mapped throughout the terrain, particularly on the ridges of Red Oak Mountain and Daugherty Ridge.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific family landmarks, including the Ben Phillips Cemetery, Matt Phillips Cemetery, and Nick Patterson Cemetery. The map also preserves the locations of vital community centers such as Stony Fork School and Redoak Gap School, alongside churches like Shea Community Church. The intricate network of forks and branches, including Ligias Fork and Stony Fork, illustrates how local life was once organized around these narrow waterways before the expansion of modern road systems.