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2011 Map of Nolansburg

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nolansburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nolansburg sits at the heart of this Appalachian landscape, where the Clover Fork Cumberland River winds through the valley floor. The settlement patterns follow the narrow corridors created by the terrain, with clusters like Laden, Dillon, and Shields tracing the riverbanks and rail lines. To the north, the elevation rises sharply toward Pine Mountain and Shell Gap, creating a natural barrier that funnels movement into the lowlands.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of community history, including the Nolan Cemetery and Kelly Cemetery. Infrastructure such as the Lejunior Post Office and Harlan Airport anchor the more developed southern portion of the quadrangle. High points like the Beschman Lookout Tower offer a sense of the surveillance and management required in this heavily forested region, while place names like Rebels Rock and Greasy Hollow reflect the local vernacular and cultural identity of the Cumberland plateau.