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2016 Map of Rugby

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rugby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rugby, a historic Victorian-era colony, sits along the high ridges above the Clear Fork river within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and deep drainages, including the winding White Oak Creek and the notable Horseshoe Bend. The settlement pattern follows the rugged terrain, with Brewstertown and Sunbright serving as focal points for the surrounding rural communities.

Genealogical interest is high here, with numerous family-named burial sites like Nydeck Cem, Freels Cem, and Lewallen Cem dotting the countryside. Transportation history is evidenced by features such as the Sixteen Tunnel and several remote river crossings including Whiteoak Bridge and Mathews Bridge. The convergence of Fentress, Morgan, and Scott counties underscores the region's importance as a tri-county hub in the Cumberland Plateau.