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2019 Map of Pryor Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pryor Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pryor Mountain and its surrounding peaks define this portion of Cherokee County, where the landscape is etched by a dense network of seasonal and perennial streams. Small family burial grounds are a primary feature of the local settlement pattern, with sites like Russell Cem, Berry Cem, and Hendrick Cem scattered along the winding county road network. The drainage system is particularly complex here, with One Eye Creek, White Oak Creek, and Miller Branch carving through the elevation.

Genealogical researchers will find significant value in the distribution of these cemeteries and named landmarks like Fowler Hill and Henry White Mtn. The presence of McCann Spring and several small reservoirs, including Parks Lake and Pryor Lake, suggests a landscape long managed for agricultural and local use. The road system, dominated by routes such as FM 1857 and FM 752, connects these high points and historical family plots.