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2017 Map of Jenkins

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Jenkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jenkins and the surrounding Barry County landscape are defined by a complex network of hollows and spring-fed creeks. The topography is deeply incised, with Flat Creek and Jenkins Creek serving as the primary drainage for numerous smaller tributaries like Coon Creek and Brantley Branch. This area is dotted with small, dispersed settlements including Wheelerville, Madry, and Leann, many of which grew near reliable water sources such as Roaring Spring and Upshaw Spring.

Genealogists and local researchers will find several family and community burial grounds, such as Potter Cemetery near Jenkins and Stubblefield Cemetery to the west. The naming conventions of the terrain, from Lead Mine Hollow to Swallow Bluff Hollow, suggest a history of local resource extraction and distinct geographic landmarks. The map also traces the winding paths of state and farm roads that navigate the ridges between deep valleys like Echo Valley and Hobson Hollow.