Loading map...

2011 Map of Hima

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Baughs Salt Well sits at the heart of this landscape where the waters of Collins Fork and Balls Branch converge. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways like Disappointment Creek and Horse Creek, which have shaped the settlement patterns of Knox County. Small communities and family nodes are scattered throughout the hollows, from Woollum in the south to Hima and Sibert in the north.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data in the numerous family burial grounds, including the Engine Cemetery, Cottongim Cemetery, and Harris Cemetery. The naming conventions of the local geography, such as Jones Hollow and Low Gap Branch, reflect a long history of land use and local identity. The mapping of Richland Creek and its many tributaries, including South Fork Whites Branch, provides a clear view of the drainage patterns that historically dictated the placement of roads like Low Gap Rd and Sprule Rd.