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2010 Map of Palmer

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Palmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palmer and the nearby settlement of Gruetli-Laager occupy a landscape defined by the legacies of resource extraction in the South Cumberland region. The mining heritage is evident through features like Palmer Mine, Coal Valley Mine, and Reel Cove Mine, which are situated among the steep ridges and coves of the plateau. The complex topography includes notable natural landmarks such as Bearpen Gulf, Lenny Harris Cove, and Butterstack Ridge, while the headwaters of numerous streams like Mill Creek and Griffith Creek carve through the terrain.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of family and local burial sites, including Palmer City Cemetery, Griffith Creek Cemetery, and White Cemetery. Transport and utility infrastructure is marked by local landmarks like the Palmer Fire Tower and a network of rural roads such as Daus Mountain Rd and Skunk Hollow Rd, reflecting the scattered settlement patterns of Norman Cove and Dogwood Flat.