2013 Map of Pioneer

About this map

Pioneer sits at the center of this mountain landscape, marking a key point along the corridor between Limestone Ridge and Hackle Knob. This 2013 survey reveals a pattern of dispersed settlements like Stanfill and Straight Fork tucked into the valleys of Elk Fork Cr and Straight Fork. The mapping of family and local burial grounds, including Stanfield Cem, Meredith Cem, and Baird Cem, provides essential points for genealogical research in this part of Campbell County. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points such as Ned Mountain and Buffalo Mountain, with numerous gaps like Elk Gap and Finn Gap dictating the path of local roads. Along the eastern edge, the settlement of Royal Blue and the rising slopes of Turley Mountain mark the transition toward the higher ridges of the Cumberland Plateau.