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2010 Map of Gobey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Emory River serves as the central artery for this portion of Morgan County, carving a winding path through a landscape defined by prominent ridges like Richland Mountain and Fork Mountain. Rural life and local history are anchored by legacy sites such as Elizabeth Church and its nearby Elizabeth Cemetery, while the settlement of Oak Hill sits along the Emory River corridor. The geography of the region is punctuated by numerous named gaps and knobs, including Jeff Gap and Pond Knob, which historically dictated the movement of residents and commerce.

Industrial activity, particularly coal mining, is evidenced by the Wilson Pewee Mine and Harriman Red Ash Mine situated in the southern hills. These sites, along with the network of backroads like Greasy Creek Rd and Macedonia Rd, illustrate a community built on both resource extraction and family homesteading. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds, including the Sexton Cemetery, McCartt Cemetery, and Hamby Cemetery, which are scattered across the diverse terrain from Service Flat to the banks of Whiteoak Creek.