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2013 Map of Harlan

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Harlan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Harlan serves as the focal point for this mountain landscape where the Cumberland River is formed by the confluence of the Poor Fork Cumberland River, Clover Fork Cumberland River, and Martins Fork Cumberland River. This intricate drainage system dictates the placement of numerous small settlements and mining communities, including Harlan Gas, Clovertown, and Blackjoe. The area's industrial and residential layout follows the narrow valley floors, bounded by prominent terrain features such as Howard Cliff and Sukey Ridge.

To the west, Loyall and Rio Vista are situated near the Tucker-Guthrie Memorial Airport and Resthaven Cem. The map documents a dense network of local roads and named hollows like Ranson Hollow, reflecting the region's complex topography. Further south, the settlements of Mary Alice, Pansy, and Yancey illustrate the persistent residential clusters along Catron Cr, while landmarks like Farmers Mill and Grays Knob denote historical community centers.