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2010 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Vernon serves as the focal point of this Rockcastle County landscape, where the town layout is bordered by the waters of Lake Linville and the winding Little Renfro Creek. This 2010 survey illustrates a region defined by its narrow hollows and numerous small settlements, including Orlando, Burr, and Pine Hill. The terrain is deeply etched by a complex drainage system, primarily the East Fork Skegg Creek and its many tributaries like Rash Branch and Calloway Branch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped locations of local burial sites, such as Elmwood Cemetery near the town center and the more secluded McKinney Cemetery to the south. The road network, including family-named routes like Hysinger Hollow Rd and Carter Ridge Rd, reflects a history of rural landholdings and small-scale development. Distinctive topographic features like Marlow Hollow and Lime Plant Hollow provide insight into the area's geological character and industrial history.