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2018 Map of Portersville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Portersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Collinsville anchors the southwest corner of this DeKalb County landscape, where the valley floor meets the dramatic rising slopes of Lookout Mountain. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges and valleys, including Shinbone Ridge and Big Wills Valley, which have dictated settlement patterns and road networks for generations. For those researching local families, the map is densely marked with family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Anthony Collins Cem, Warren Stewart Cem, and Plunket Cem.

Strategic passes through the high ground, such as Portersville Gap and Collbran Gap, show how travel was funneled between the agricultural valleys and the more rugged uplands. Small communities like Portersville, Loveless, and Sand Rock are shown in relation to local water sources like Big Wills Creek and Little Wills Cr. The map captures the intersection of historical family sites and the natural geography of the region, providing a clear record of the area's rural character.