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2023 Map of Griffithsville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Griffithsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Griffithsville and the surrounding hollows of Lincoln County are defined by a complex network of ridgeline roads and valley floor settlements. The Mud River and its numerous tributaries, including Straight Fork and the Left Fork Mud River, create a deeply dissected landscape where family legacies are preserved in dozens of small burial grounds. Genealogists can trace local history through sites like Black Cem, Midkiff Cem, and the more contemporary Orchard Hill Memorial Gardens.

Transport and community hubs often center on junctions and bends in the creeks, as seen at Fork Junction and Dodson Junction. The nomenclature of the terrain reflects a storied past of land use and local wildlife, with names such as Wolfpen Hollow, Pigpen Hollow, and Rattlesnake Hollow scattered between prominent landmarks like Blue Knob and Buck Knob. This modern survey details the persistent rural character of settlements like Alkol, Yawkey, and Snowden as they exist today.