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2011 Map of Sherritts

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sherritts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sherritts serves as a quiet focal point in this portion of Lawrence County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys and named ridges. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial sites, such as the Joe Delawder Cemetery, Macedonia Cemetery, and Robinson Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the hollows. These features, along with the Slab Fork Church, point to a deeply rooted rural community structure.

Water and topography dictate the local geography, with Johns Creek and Aaron Creek carving through the terrain near landmarks like Stewart Knob and Tick Ridge. Recreation and conservation areas are evident in the presence of Izaak Walton Lake and the Kimble Lookout Tower. In the southeastern corner, Nelson Bridge marks a crossing near Summers Creek, illustrating the long-standing transport patterns required to navigate this dissected upland region.