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2020 Map of Manchester

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Manchester anchor's the northern edge of this landscape where the Meriwether Co and Talbot Co boundary lines intersect. The terrain is defined by the prominent ridge of Pine Mtn, punctuated by several significant passes including Milen Gap, Mitchell Gap, and Patrick Gap. This topography heavily influenced the local road network and settlement patterns, with several small communities and crossroads emerging in the valleys and at the base of the mountains.

South of the ridge, the landscape opens into a network of creek drainages such as Coleoatchee Cr and Lazer Creek. Rural life is centered around locations like Woodland, Belleview, and Hawkins Crossroads. For those researching local families, the map identifies several burial sites, including Valley Grove Church Cem Number 1, the Miller - Holmes Cem, and Macedonia Cem. Further points of interest include Greens Mill, the recreation-focused Pine Mountain Foundation Lake, and the small C & W Air Park located just north of Mud Cr.