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2019 Map of Duty

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Duty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tennessee Valley Divide anchors the center of this mountain landscape, marking a significant hydrologic boundary where local waters part toward distinct drainage basins. The area is defined by a dense network of ridges and gaps, with the Sandy Ridge Tunnel cutting through the heights near Carrie. The map documents a landscape of scattered rural settlements including Bucu, Davenport, and Bee, often positioned along winding creeks like Hurricane Fork and Dumps Cr.

Family history is deeply etched into the topography through numerous upland cemeteries, such as Powers Cem, Sutherland Cem, and Rasnake Cem, which are frequently found on high spurs and ridges. These burial sites, alongside distinctive terrain features like Yowling Hollow and Grizzle Hollow, reflect a long-established pattern of mountain life where community identity was tied to specific hollows and family landholdings.