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1981 Map of Fletcher

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Fletcher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The winding Big River dominates this Jefferson County landscape, carving through hills and creating natural crossings like those found at Browns Ford Road and Engle Ford Road. By the early 1980s, the area remained largely rural, defined by small settlements like Fletcher and Ware and a network of family-named landmarks. The presence of several distinct burial grounds, including McCain Cem and Maness Cem, provides significant data for genealogists tracking local families near the Jefferson-Washington County line.

Industrial and community infrastructure is visible through the Pipeline corridors and public buildings like Grandview Sch and Pilgrim Ch. Water features such as Ware Lake and Lake George sit tucked into the valleys, while the sharp elevation at Harness Bluff overlooks the river's southern loops. The map also delineates the northern sections of the Richwoods and Kingston districts, showing how historical property divisions shaped the local road network.