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2019 Map of Nolansburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Nolansburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pine Mountain and Cumberland Mountain dominate this corner of the Appalachian coalfields, where the Poor Fork Cumberland River carves a narrow valley through southeastern Kentucky. This topographic record documents a landscape defined by industrial settlements and family heritage, showing the proximity of the Kelly Cem and Nolan Cem to the homes of the valley floor. The settlement pattern follows the river and rail corridors, connecting communities such as Putney, Dillon, and Nolansburg.

Upland from the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward geological landmarks like Rebels Rock and Backbone Rock Gap. The map details the transition from the concentrated valley towns to the higher ridges, where names like Big Laurel and Highsplint mark the enduring presence of local industry. This survey provides a precise account of the road networks, including State Hwy 2008 and the Little Shepherd Trl, which navigate the steep drainage systems of Greasy Creek and Lick Fork.