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2022 Map of Montpelier

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Montpelier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rolling highlands of Adair County are defined by the winding course of Russell Creek and its many tributaries, including Cabin Fork Cr and Big Clifty Cr. This landscape is dotted with small rural settlements and crossroads that speak to the region's agricultural heritage, such as Montpelier, Gentrys Mill, and Craycraft. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges, including Burton Ridge, Oak Grove Ridge, and Bethel Ridge, which separate the various creek hollows.

Genealogists and local historians will find numerous landmarks of interest, from the Wesley Chapel and Wesley Cem in the southwest near Glens Fork to the Allen School and Blair Sch. The map also preserves the locations of early community centers like Joppa and Ozark. The presence of sites like Tavern Spring Cem and Providence Ch suggests a long-standing pattern of settlement along these ridgeline roads and valley floors, remaining largely rural even as modern thoroughfares like the Cumberland Parkway now cut across the landscape.