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2012 Map of Lindley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lindley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Humphreys and the surrounding rural landscape in Sullivan County are defined by a network of north-south waterways that shaped the region's agricultural development. The drainage of Muddy Creek and Little Muddy Creek dominates the central terrain, while Parson Creek flows through the eastern portion near the small settlement of Parsons. These watercourses create a series of low ridges and valleys that the local road system follows, connecting family farms to larger communities like Lindley and Haseville.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks such as Lindley Cemetery and Smith Cemetery, which serve as physical anchors for the area's early families. The map also documents modern water management features like Baker Lake Dam and the combined Strong and Stewart Lake in the north, showing how the utilization of the land has evolved alongside the natural stream systems of Smoky Creek and Brushy Branch.