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2019 Map of Sandgap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sandgap and the surrounding Jackson County highlands are defined by a complex network of ridges and narrow hollows, largely protected within the Daniel Boone National Forest. This 2019 survey captures the modern landscape of small settlements like Waneta and Hurley that follow the winding valley roads. The topography is dominated by prominent rises such as Carpenter Ridge and Panther Ridge, which dictate the flow of numerous waterways including Clover Bottom Cr and Indian Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Carpenter Cem positioned centrally along the ridge-tops, while outdoor history is represented by the Shel Towee Trace trail system. The map reflects a rural economy shaped by terrain, where labels like Stone Coal Lick hint at the region's mineral history. Connections between communities are maintained via routes like Sand Bank Rd and Toler Rd, which thread through the gaps between the hills of the Cumberland Plateau.