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2010 Map of Gordonsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Natchez Trace Pkwy carves a diagonal path through this corner of Lewis County, following the high ground above a complex network of hollows and creek beds. This modern survey reflects the deep local heritage of the region, where family names are etched into the geography through landmarks like English Hollow and Johnson Hollow. The landscape is defined by the drainages of Big Swan Creek and Little Swan Creek, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and small settlements like Jerden Hollow.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites preserved here, from the Gordonsburg Cemetery to the uniquely named Stoney-Lonesome Cemetery and Pioneer Cemetery. The area's industrial past is visible in several mineral interests, including the Low Gap Branch Prospect Number One and Wilson Branch - Cade Branch Prospect, indicating a history of resource extraction tied to the local geology. Recreation and conservation are also represented at Flat Woods Park and the Swan Valley Overlook.