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2011 Map of Flag Pond

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Flag Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

South Indian Creek carves a deep path through this Unicoi County landscape, anchoring a series of small communities and family-named landmarks. The corridor from Ernestville south to Flag Pond follows the creek's drainage, where historical industry is marked by the sites of Harris Mill and Phillips Mill. The terrain is defined by high peaks and hollows, such as Sampson Mountain and Hell Hollow, while the gap at Devil Fork Gap provides a crucial passage through the ridges.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of family cemeteries including the Horn Cemetery, Tilson Cemetery, and Sams Cemetery. These burial grounds are often situated near old roadbeds like Cassi Creek Rd and Stockton Rd, which served isolated settlements such as Boone Cove and Coffee Ridge. The map also highlights significant natural features like Buckeye Falls and the Flint Gap Trail Shelter, which mark the transition from valley floors to the higher elevations of Tilson Mountain.