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2022 Map of Nolansburg

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Nolansburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pine Mountain dominates the central landscape of this Harlan County region, serving as a massive geological spine that dictates the placement of settlements and transport routes. Along its southern base, the Poor Fork Cumberland River carves a narrow valley that hosts a dense string of communities including Nolansburg, Laden, Dillon, and Putney. This corridor is defined by the tight proximity of the river, rail lines, and highways, illustrating the classic Appalachian development pattern where industrial and residential life is compressed between steep slopes.

To the north, the terrain transitions into the complex drainage systems of Greasy Creek and Big Laurel Creek, where smaller settlements like Big Laurel are situated. The map provides significant detail for genealogists and local historians, pinpointing family-named landmarks such as Nolan Cem and Kelly Cem, alongside distinctive natural features like Rebels Rock and Backbone Rock Gap. On the southern edge of the quadrangle, the coal-country heritage is evident in the cluster of towns including Benito, Ridgeway, and Highsplint.