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2016 Map of Irving College

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Collins River winds through the heart of this Warren County landscape, creating a series of dramatic bends and deep coves that have shaped local settlement for generations. The community of Irving College sits at a central crossroads, surrounded by distinctive peaks like Ben Lomond Mtn and Harrison Ferry Mtn. The terrain is defined by its complex karst and mountain geography, featuring the prominent Big Sink and numerous named hollows such as Safley Hollow and Hurricane Hollow.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several traditional burial grounds, including Mount Zion Cem and Philadelphia Cem. The map documents established rural hamlets like Safley and Mount Olive, along with family-named land features such as Wanamaker Cove, Hughes Cove, and Slaughter Cove. This high-resolution survey reflects the enduring rural character of the region, where narrow roads like Maudie Etter Rd and Shiloh Rd follow the contours of the limestone valleys and ridges.