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2011 Map of Harman

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Harman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Levisa Fork carves through this corner of the Appalachian Plateau, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Big Rock, Weller, and Harman. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow hollows and steep ridges, with transport routes such as S River RD and Belcher RD following the natural contours of the creek beds. This terrain dictated a decentralized settlement pattern, where small communities and family homesteads clustered near water sources like Home Creek and Bull Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data in the numerous family-named landmarks and small burial grounds scattered throughout the hills. Sites such as Hackney Cemetery, Stiltner Cemetery, and Ratliff Cemetery are tucked into the landscape near points like Pearly and Conaway. Distinctive topographical markers like Hoot Owl Gap and Rockhouse Gap provide specific geographical context for historical land tracts and family histories in this part of Buchanan County.