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2016 Map of Inez

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Inez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Inez serves as the focal point of this Martin County landscape, where the town and surrounding settlements like Tomahawk and Debord are defined by an intricate network of narrow hollows and steep ridges. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses such as Middle Fork Rockcastle Cr and Rockhouse Fork, which dictate the placement of local roads and communities. Small residential clusters and family sites are scattered throughout these valleys, including Short Hollow and Spice Wood Hollow, reflecting a long-standing pattern of Appalachian settlement.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in specific landmarks like the Ward Cem and the residential development at Cardinal Ests. The transportation network is highly localized, relying on routes like Co RD 1231 and Laurel Fork Rd to connect the disparate hollows. This survey provides a clear view of the area's rural character, where the interplay of water bodies like Tomahawk Br and Wolf Fork continues to shape the physical and social geography of the region.