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2019 Map of Kitts Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kitts Hill and the surrounding Lawrence County uplands are characterized by a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement history of this Appalachian landscape. Numerous small cemeteries like Mamre Cem, Blair Cem, and Hackworth Cem are tucked into the hollows and ridges, while local spiritual centers are anchored by landmarks such as Myrtle Ridge Baptist Cem and Oakland Chapel Cem. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage basins including Ice Cr and Little Ice Cr, with named ridges like Bluegrass Ridge and Myrtle Ridge providing the high ground for early roads.

The Wayne National Forest encompasses a significant portion of the northern area, where the Vesuvius Main Loop and Backpack Trail traverse the ridges near Five Forks. Small residential clusters such as Rock Camp, Andis, and Deering are linked by a complex web of rural routes like Leatherwood RD and Dog Fork RD. This map offers a detailed view of the 21st-century rural landscape, preserved with its historical place names and family-linked topographical features intact.