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2016 Map of La Follette

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

La Follette serves as the hub of this region, where the town's grid meets the rising slopes of Walden Hollow and Russell Ridge. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the developed valley floor and the narrow gaps of the Cumberland Mountain range. Smaller settlements such as Peabody, Duff, and Kilsyth follow the corridors carved by the terrain, illustrating a settlement pattern dictated by the steep topography of Brushy Mtn and Log Mtn.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of family history markers across the quadrangle, from the Sharp Cem and Talley Cem near the town center to more remote sites like Rutherford Cem and Sweat Cem. These burial grounds, alongside landmarks like Davis Chapel and the historic community of Fincastle, offer a detailed look at the rural social geography of Campbell County. Natural features including Natural Bridge, Chimney Rock, and Steamboat Rock add distinctive character to the ridgelines overlooking Powell Valley.