2019 Map of Scalf

About this map

Stinking Cr winds through a landscape of deep hollows and narrow ridges in this 2019 survey of Knox County. Small settlements such as Scalf, Hammond, Walker, and Dewitt are established along the valley floors, connected by a network of rural roads that trace the creek beds and gap crossings. This modern topo map documents the persistent geography of these Appalachian communities, where family and local heritage are anchored by landmarks like the Mills-Messer Cem. Elevated terrain features, including Huckleberry Knob and The Three Knobs, define the eastern portion of the quadrangle near the Bell County line. The map illustrates how transportation continues to follow the natural breaks in the mountain chain, utilizing passes like Clay Gap and Caney Gap to navigate the prominent Kentucky Ridge.