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2019 Map of Elkton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Richland Creek and Elk River confluence defines this part of Giles County, where the landscape transitions from the ridges of Turkey Knob and Wolf Gap to the fertile river bottoms. The area's agricultural and industrial heritage is evident in the naming of former mill sites like Vinta Mill and Morrell Mill, and the small clusters of community life at Liberty, Conway, and Aspen Hill. Numerous family burial grounds, such as Potts Cem, Trotter Cem, and Neely Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting deep generational ties to the land.

Transportation patterns follow the natural contours of the valley, with Elkton Pike and the El Reed Rd connecting rural hamlets. The map documents numerous islands and crossings along the river, including Whitfield Island, Beasley Island, and the Persimmon Island Bridge. To the south, the settlement of Ardmore sits at the state line, while further west, Prospect remains a key node in the local network of roads and small creeks.