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2023 Map of Fellowsville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Fellowsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fellowsville sits at the junction of several rural routes in a landscape defined by the intricate drainages of Little Sandy Creek and Sandy Creek. This area of Preston County reveals a network of small, scattered settlements such as Israel, Marquess, and Sinclair, often organized around water gaps or hilltop road intersections. Notable genealogical markers include the Blackwood Cem and Nazareth Cem, which alongside the Number 16 School, suggest a community structure rooted in local family holdings and small-scale school districts.

The topography transitions towards Laurel Mountain in the east, where the elevation rises significantly above the valleys of Tibbs Run and Flag Run. The southern border of the area is marked by the Barbour Co and Preston Co line, crossing near the community of Sinclair. The presence of labels like the Old Evansville Pike and Scotch Hill points to established travel corridors that have connected these highland settlements for generations.