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2023 Map of Peniel

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Peniel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The hills of Roane County are defined by the intricate drainages of Middle Fork Reedy Creek and the Left Fork Reedy Creek, where small settlements like Reedyville, Peniel, and Vandalia follow the winding paths of the valley floors. This modern survey illustrates a landscape deeply connected to its rural roots, with a significant concentration of family and community burial grounds including Mount Zion Cem, Chrislip Cem, and Galahoe Cem.

Transportation through this dissected plateau relies on historic corridors like Ripley Rd and Parkersburg Rd, which connect the scattered hamlets of Clarence, Billings, and Depue. The terrain is marked by distinctive high points such as Panther Knob and elongated ridges like Dutch Ridge and Colt Ridge, providing a clear view of how the local geography has dictated the placement of homesteads and small crossroads across the Spencer vicinity.