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2022 Map of Harlan

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Harlan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Cumberland River and Martins Fork carve through the deep valleys of the Cumberland Plateau, defining the dense network of coal-country settlements in Harlan County. The city of Harlan serves as a central hub, flanked by communities like Loyall, Baxter, and Sunshine that follow the winding riverbanks and narrow hollows. The topography is dominated by significant elevations such as Pine Mountain to the north and Black Mountain and Little Black Mountain to the east, creating a landscape where development is tightly constrained to the valley floors.

Institutional and industrial landmarks are prominent throughout the quadrangle, including the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College and the Tucker-Guthrie Memorial Airport. Smaller, historically distinct locales like Chevrolet, Farmers Mill, and Mary Alice illustrate the region's traditional settlement patterns. Local heritage is further marked by several sites of genealogical interest, such as Resthaven Cemetery and Beech Grove Cemetery, which sit alongside the transport corridors of the Ewing Spur and various state highways.