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2011 Map of Marshall

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Marshall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Blennerhassett Island sits at the heart of this survey, where the French Broad River cuts through the steep Madison County landscape near the town of Marshall. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of family-named ridges and gaps, such as Lisenbee Ridge, Indian Grave Gap, and Roberts Mountain. This topography dictated the settlement patterns of the early 21st century, with roads like Sweetucker Branch Rd and Laughing Frog Ln following narrow valleys.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of small family burial grounds, including the Runnion Cemetery, Gahagan Cemetery, and Thomason Cemetery, often situated on high ground overlooking the branches. Industrial activity is represented by the McCrary-Madison Quarry and the Redmon Dam, while the Nocona Siding along the river highlights the importance of the rail corridor through the mountains. Small communities like Walnut, Redmon, and Rollins serve as anchor points across this complex watershed.