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2022 Map of Lancing

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lancing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Obed Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through the Cumberland Plateau, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and winding watercourses like Clear Creek and the Emory River. The settlement pattern follows the high ground and narrow valleys, where family-named sites such as Howard Mill and Shady Grove are situated. Numerous small burial grounds are scattered throughout the hills, including Hamby Cem, Zumstein Cem, and Nitzschke Cem, serving as critical markers for genealogists tracing families in this part of Morgan Co.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Crab Orchard Mountains, marked by peaks like Hatfield Mtn and Pilot Knob Mtn. This area remains largely dominated by its natural topography, though the presence of the Cumberland Trl and local roads like Potters Chapel Rd show how the region is navigated. The confluence of Island Creek and the Emory River near the community of Nemo highlights a historical focal point for movement through these highlands.