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2011 Map of Fort Douglas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Douglas and the surrounding rural landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and prominent knobs. Big Piney Creek winds through the southwestern corner, joined by tributaries like Sugar Creek and Haw Creek, while Bear Creek cuts across the center of the quadrangle. The settlement pattern is sparse, with small communities such as Dillen and Bertha situated along the high ground and creek valleys.

Genealogists will find significant value in the family-named landmarks and cemeteries scattered throughout this portion of Pope County. The locations of Wheeler Cemetery, Self Cemetery, and Coleman Cemetery are precisely marked, often near their respective geographic namesake features like Wheeler Knob or Coleman Knob. This USGS survey illustrates how 21st-century infrastructure, such as Parker Ridge Rd and Indian Creek Rd, follows the traditional contours of the land, connecting isolated knobs like McMinn Knob and Bald Knob with the valley floor settlements.