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2019 Map of Galen

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Galen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lafayette occupies the southwestern corner of this Tennessee-Kentucky borderland, serving as a hub for a landscape defined by intricate hollows and narrow ridges. The terrain is deeply incised by waterways like Long Fork and White Oak Cr, creating a network of secluded valleys such as Moss Hollow, Ellis Hollow, and Sycamore Valley. This 2019 survey reveals a persistent rural settlement pattern where crossroads like Days Crossroads and Drapers Crossroads anchor the community alongside family-named landmarks and historical burial sites.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous cemeteries scattered throughout the region, including Enon Cem, Elias McDonald Cem, and the uniquely named Frog Pond-Friendship Cem. Small settlements like Galen, Pumpkintown, and the Tennessee-Kentucky border community of Bugtussle highlight the era's enduring local identities. The map meticulously tracks the rural road system, from the winding Galen Rd to smaller routes like Taurus Farm Rd and Huddleston Hill Rd, which follow the natural contours of the Macon County hills.