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2019 Map of Leatherwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The settlement of Leatherwood sits at the convergence of mountain hollows in Perry County, where narrow valleys dictate the movement of local life. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of Middle Fork Maces Cr and Lick Fork, with transportation corridors such as State Hwy 3427 following the natural contours of the land. The map reveals the intricate water network that has shaped this part of the Cumberland Plateau, including the Beech Fork and Jerrys Fork.

Family history is anchored by sites like Moore Cemetery near the northern boundary, while smaller communities like Yeaddiss and Big Rock are established along the creek beds. Distinctive local landmarks, including Beegum Curve and Stone Coal Hollow, provide specific geographical markers for researchers tracing land ownership or ancestral homesites. The map also delineates the high ridges that form the political boundaries between Leslie, Perry, and Harlan Counties.