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2016 Map of Peniel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Left Fork Reedy Cr and its many tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern through this section of Roane County. The landscape is defined by long, narrow ridgelines such as Dutch Ridge, N Buck Ridge, and Colt Ridge, which dictate the placement of local roads and historic homesteads. Small rural communities like Peniel, Reedyville, and Vandalia serve as local hubs, connected by a network of winding county routes including Ripley Rd and Parkersburg Rd.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by the high density of small cemeteries tucked into the hollows and hillsides. Genealogists can locate final resting places at Mount Zion Cem, Chrislip Cem, Galahoe Cem, and several others named for local families. The terrain remains predominantly rural, with small settlements like Clarence and Billings situated along the stream forks that have historically provided the easiest passage through the steep topography of the region.