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2013 Map of Nolansburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Poor Fork Cumberland River and Clover Fork Cumberland River valleys define the rugged geography of this southeastern Kentucky landscape. Small settlements and mountain communities such as Nolansburg, Putney, and Big Laurel are linked by a network of hollows and gaps, including the distinctive Backbone Rock Gap and Shell Gap. This mapping captures the area's rural character and complex topography, featuring prominent landmarks like the Beschman Lookout Tower standing watch over the ridgelines.

Local family history is rooted in the terrain here, evidenced by the Nolan Cem near Pine Mountain and the Kelly Cem further south. The map provides clear detail for researchers tracing small hamlets like Laden, Dillon, and Shields, or those following the paths of Greasy Cr and Line Fork. The concentration of named points like Cote Bottom and Short Town illustrates the historically dense settlement patterns along the riverbanks compared to the higher elevations.