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2016 Map of Panther

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Panther sits at the northern edge of this high-relief topography where the narrow valleys of McDowell Co meet the Virginia West Virginia border. The landscape is defined by its extensive network of family-named burial grounds, including the Sullivan Cem, Justice Cem, and Blankenship Cem, which are often situated on elevated land such as Estep Ridge. This concentration of cemeteries reflects the long-standing family ties and traditional settlement patterns of the Appalachian coal country.

Transportation through the steep terrain is dictated by the watercourses, with routes like Panther Creek Rd and Knox Creek Dr following the winding paths of Panther Creek and Knox Cr. Landmarks such as Depot Hollow and Sheep Knob overlook the deeply incised hollows of Wildcat Hollow and Thimble Hollow, while State Line Ridge marks the political divide running through the center of the survey area.