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2016 Map of Louellen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pine Mountain and Black Mountain Ridge dominate the landscape of Harlan and Letcher counties, where coal-town heritage and mountain geography intersect. This topographic study documents the steep-sided valleys that contain long-standing communities like Louellen, Highsplint, and Closplint. The Poor Fork Cumberland River winds through the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as the focal point for the city of Cumberland and smaller settlements like Sand Hill.

Family genealogy is preserved in numerous upland cemeteries, including Hall Cem, Robbins Cem, and Kelly Cem, often located on high ridges or tucked into hollows such as Salad Hollow or Canoe Hollow. The rugged terrain is further defined by gaps and knobs that served as vital passage points for local travel, including Hurricane Gap and Indian Grave Gap. Land within the Daniel Boone National Forest occupies the northwestern corner, maintaining the wooded character of the Big Fork Ridge area.