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2016 Map of London SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the landscape of Laurel County in this mid-2010s topographic survey. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and narrow hollows, with notable elevations like Andy Lee Ridge and the Dog Divide shaping the local drainage into the Laurel River. The southern portion of the map is defined by the sprawling fingers of Laurel River Lake, where the impounded waters fill numerous former stream valleys including Craig Cr and Indian Camp Cr.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the ridgeline roads, with Hightop and Cold Hill serving as primary local centers. For genealogists, the map is a significant resource, documenting numerous family and community burial sites such as Locust Grove Cem, Pleasant View Cem, Mix Cem, and Early Cem. The intricate road network, including Corn Cemetery Rd and Patterson Rd, reveals how modern infrastructure follows the traditional highland topography of the region.