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2013 Map of Saxton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Saxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a winding path through the northern landscape of Whitley County, creating distinctive features like Horseshoe Bend and Maiden Bend. This 2013 survey illustrates the distributed nature of mountain life, where small settlements such as Gatliff, Nevisdale, and Saxton are connected by a network of hollows and ridges. The topography is dominated by landmarks like Patterson Mountain and Bowling Mountain, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.

Family history is preserved through numerous named locations, including Powers Cem, Rains Cem, and Baker Cemetery Rd. The valley of Patterson Cr and its tributaries, such as Little Patterson Cr, form the primary corridors for development. Near the southern edge, Cane Gap and Bunkers Hill provide key navigational points in the higher terrain, while the former coal town area of Packard remains a notable point of reference.