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2019 Map of Kettle

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Kettle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pocatalico River meanders through the northern hills of this region, characterized by a complex network of ridges and hollows that define local life and travel. Settlement is concentrated along the narrow valley floors, with small communities like Kettle, Doddtown, and Frame serving as focal points for the surrounding rural area. The land is intricately named, with family legacies preserved in features such as Robinson Ridge, Paxton Ridge, and Pigeonroost Ridge.

A dense concentration of small family burial grounds, including the Larch Cem, Billy Hunt Cem, and Donahue Cem, underscores the deep genealogical roots of this landscape. Transportation is dictated by the terrain, with roads like Charleston Rd and Mt Hope Rd following the natural contours of the ridges and creeks. Engineering landmarks like the Pocatalico River Road Truss Bridge and McKown Creek Slab Bridge mark essential crossings in this water-cut terrain.