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2013 Map of Sharp Place

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sharp Place sits within a complex network of ridges and drainages along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. The topography is defined by prominent landmarks such as Pinnacle Mountain and Parker Mountain, with the landscape deeply carved by the Flint Fork and Laurel Fork river systems. Numerous hollows, including Orchard Hollow, Betsy Hollow, and Hoover Hollow, indicate a long history of local naming conventions tied to specific geographical features.

Transport and access are managed through a series of mountain roads like Blackhouse Mountain Rd and Misty Mountain Rd, which navigate the elevation changes around Phillip Ridge. Recreational and natural interests are represented by Pickett Lake and distinctive geological formations like Chimney Rock and Yellow Cliff. The map detail reveals the remote character of this region, where small settlements and rural loops like Akers Chapel Loop provide the primary infrastructure for the residents of Fentress County.