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2011 Map of Pennington Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pennington Gap serves as the primary hub of this corner of Lee County, where the North Fork Powell River winds through the Appalachians. The landscape is defined by its deep coal-country history, marked by small settlements like Saint Charles, Benedict, and Bonny Blue that once thrived along the rail lines. Evidence of the region’s industrial past and logistics are visible at Turners Siding and within numerous hollows, including Deirth Hollow and Crusenberry Hollow.

Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Baker Cemetery, Turner Cemetery, and Parsons Cemetery. Significant natural features such as Little Black Mountain and the distinct formation at Negro Head Rock oversee the valley. The map also identifies local infrastructure like the Middleton Dam on Middleton Lake and the Pine Knob Lookout Tower, providing a clear look at the area's development and land use in the early twenty-first century.