2016 Map of Meta

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Pikeville anchoring the southwest corner, the landscape rises into the ridges and hollows characteristic of Pike County. The winding course of Johns Creek and its many tributaries, such as Bevins Branch and Scott Fork, dictates the settlement patterns and roadway routes through the area. Local history and genealogy are deeply embedded in the terrain, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites including Chestnut Point Cem, Morris Cem, and Lawson Cem. Smaller communities like Meta, Zebulon, and Raccoon are connected by a network of hollow-tracing roads such as Knob Fork Rd and Thompson Branch Rd. The topography is marked by distinctive elevations like Ford Mtn and Town Mtn, while the proximity of the CSX RR near Howard Cem reflects the region's long-standing connection to the coal and rail industries.