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2013 Map of Panola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Kentucky River snakes along the northern boundary of this Estill County landscape, where the terrain shifts from the river bottom to the high elevations of Lily Mountain and Big Round Mountain. Small settlements and named crossroads define the social geography of the area, including Wisemantown, Winston, and Panola. The map records a network of family-named landmarks and geographic features like Preacher Estés Mountain and Turpin Ridge, suggesting a long history of local land tenure.

Transportation patterns are anchored by the Drowning Creek Bridge and the historical importance of the river at Calloway Crossing. Waterways like Crooked Creek and Hoys Fork carve through the hills, creating a complex series of valleys such as Dark Hollow. This 2013 survey provides a detailed view of these rural communities, from Witt Springs to the ridge-top homes of Pea Ridge, preserving the exact placement of local roads and water gaps.