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2013 Map of New Middleton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

New Middleton and the nearby community of Shaver Town anchor this portion of Smith County, where the landscape transitions from the broad bottoms of Round Lick Cr to a series of prominent knobs. The settlement pattern follows the intricate drainage network, with homes and farms clustered along Mulherrin Cr and the winding course of Jennings Fork. Higher elevations are marked by distinct landmarks like Tomahawk Knob and Evans Mountain, which separate the various hollows and creek valleys.

Rural life in the early 21st century is documented through several small villages and family-named features. Grant and Commerce serve as local hubs, connected by a web of backroads such as Commerce Church Rd and Opossum Hollow Rd. The topography is particularly defined by numerous "knobs" and hollows, including Pilot Knob, Blue Knob, and the secluded Toggle Hollow, illustrating the enduring influence of the terrain on the region's development.