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2010 Map of Frakes

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Frakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Siler and Frakes serve as central points in this landscape of the Cumberland Plateau, where narrow valley roads follow the winding paths of Poplar Creek and its many tributaries. The area is defined by a series of prominent ridges and peaks, including Bear Wallow Mountain and Goldens Mountain, which separate the various hollows and branch waters. Family history is etched into the terrain through numerous namesake burial sites like the McKiddy Cemetery and Croley Cemetery, often situated on high ground overlooking the small settlements below.

Logistics in the region revolve around gaps and passes, such as Indian Gap and Mud Creek Gap, which dictate the flow of travel through the hills. Notable landmarks like the Gatliff Lookout Tower stand as solitary high-point markers. The network of creeks—from Laurel Fork in the south to Buffalo Creek in the north—highlights the intricate drainage system that has historically shaped the agricultural and residential patterns of this part of Whitley County.