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2019 Map of McDowell

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of McDowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

McDowell and East McDowell serve as the central hubs for this densely hollowed portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where human activity is defined by the steep slopes and narrow valley floors. The landscape is etched by a intricate network of branches and forks, including Mud Cr and Tackett Fork, which dictate the placement of local roads and family-named landmarks.

Genealogists can trace family heritage through sites such as the Lee Alley Cem, Hollybush Cem, and Thomas Hamilton Cem, while the industrial character of the region is evident in the rail-linked settlements of Drift and Hi Hat. High points like Rough Knob and Signal Knob overlook the winding paths of Johnson Rd and Buckhorn Rd, illustrating the persistence of these Appalachian communities within the challenging terrain of the Floyd Co and Pike Co borderlands.