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2016 Map of Norma

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Norma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The New River winds through the heart of this Scott County landscape, carving a deep valley past the settlement of Norma and beneath the Cordell Bridge. This 2016 survey illustrates a region defined by its narrow hollows and high ridges, where family history is preserved in numerous upland burial grounds. From Rector Cem in the north to Lowe Cem in the southeast, these sites often occupy elevated positions near peaks like Day Mtn and Lloyd Mtn.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Richland Coal Co Rd and various routes navigating the steep slopes of Lone Mountain and Smoky Mtn. Small waterways like Buffalo Creek and Smoky Creek drain the complex topography, feeding into the primary river system. This map captures the modern footprint of these remote Appalachian communities, showing the enduring network of local roads such as Brimstone Rd and Straight Fork Rd that connect isolated homesteads and historical landmarks.