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2011 Map of Panther

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Panther
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tug Fork and Panther Creek wind through this corner of McDowell County, defining a landscape shaped by narrow hollows and high ridges. The settlement of Panther serves as a central point, anchored by the Panther Post Office near the mouth of Depot Hollow. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of family-named cemeteries, such as Sullivan Cemetery, Stacy Cemetery, and Justice Cemetery, which are tucked away on high ground like Estep Ridge or along the many forks and branches.

Evidence of local landmarks and infrastructure appears throughout the terrain, from the Panther Lookout Tower to the Long Bottom Branch Dam. The transportation network is dominated by creek-side routes like Panther Creek Rd and Right Fork Bull Creek Rd, illustrating how the region's geography has dictated human movement. For genealogists and local historians, these specific place names and burial sites provide a clear record of family presence in the Appalachian backcountry.