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2013 Map of La Follette

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of La Follette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

LaFollette serves as the primary population hub in this Campbell County landscape, where the northern reaches of Norris Lake meet the steep topography of the Cumberland Mountains. The map reveals a dense network of mountain hollows and gaps that have historically dictated the placement of roads and small communities. Settlements like Peabody, Habersham, and Duff follow the valley floor of Lick Cr, while Fincastle and Victory occupy the more open terrain to the east.

Topographic landmarks such as Peabody Mountain and Brushy Mountain overlook the many named hollows, including the uniquely named Do-help-me Hollow and Walden Hollow. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features like Ruckerd Knob and Davis Chapel, or find evidence of former industrial activity in places like Sawmill Hollow. The alignment of Lick Cr and Davis Cr illustrates how these waterways provided the essential paths for transit and settlement through the ridges.