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2014 Map of Sandyville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sandyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge spans Sarvis Fork in the southeastern portion of this Jackson County landscape, representing a significant historical landmark in a region defined by its numerous watercourses and hollows. The area is characterized by a high density of family-named cemeteries and landmarks, such as Slaven Cem, Derenburger Cem, and Rankin Cem, providing a clear record of local lineage and the early families who settled the valleys of Sandy Creek and the Left Fork Sandy Creek.

Crossroads communities like Sandyville, New Era, and Silverton are connected by a network of rural routes including Ravenswood Pike and Medina Rd. The terrain is deeply dissected, with dozens of named drainage features such as Nesselroad Run, Turkey Run, and Squirrel Lick shaping the settlement patterns. At Crow Summit, the geography highlights the elevation changes that once dictated the placement of roads and farmsteads.