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2013 Map of Nevelsville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Nevelsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Big S Fork Cumberland River carves a winding path through this corner of McCreary County, creating a landscape defined by dramatic bluffs and steep hollows. The small settlement of Nevelsville sits atop a ridge overlooking the water, while further south, Morton Station marks a point along the hills. The terrain is notably marked by geological features such as Pinnacle Rock, Hens Nest Cliff, and Silvermine Cliff, reflecting the area's complex topography.

Genealogists will find a significant distribution of family burial grounds scattered throughout the ridges, including the Jane Keith Cem, Jonesville Cem, and Maxwell Cem. The cultural landscape is anchored by institutions like the Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cem. Large tracts of the area are preserved as the Natural Arch Scenic Area and the Yahoo Falls Scenic Area, highlighting the prominence of the river and its many tributaries like Stallion Fork and Yahoo Cr.