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2013 Map of Nora

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wakenva and Trammel serve as central points in this Dickenson County landscape, where the narrow valleys of the Cumberland Plateau dictate the layout of community and industry. The topography is defined by a dense network of ridges such as Counts Ridge and Nealy Ridge, separated by steep hollows including Knot Hollow and Bear Hollow. This 2013 survey illustrates the continued importance of the corridor along the Doctor Ralph Stanley Hwy, which follows the contours of the McClure Cr and Open Fork.

A notable logistical feature of the area is the presence of the Buffalo Tunnel and Martin Tunnel, engineering works necessitated by the steep relief. The map also identifies the settlement of Martin-Town and smaller locales like Nora and Aily. The drainage pattern is exceptionally intricate, with numerous named branches like Josh Br and Honey Br feeding into larger creeks, reflecting the deeply dissected nature of this Appalachian coalfield region.