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2016 Map of Sturgeon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sturgeon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Daniel Boone National Forest covers much of this landscape where the boundaries of Jackson, Lee, and Owsley counties meet. The terrain is defined by complex drainage patterns, with the winding Little Sturgeon Creek and Little Sturgeon cutting through the highlands. Small settlements like Sturgeon, Vincent, and Travellers Rest are connected by a network of rural roads that follow the contours of the ridges and valleys, including Brandenburg Rd and Tackett Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the family names preserved in the road network, such as Pryse Rd, Chadwell Rd, and Callahan Rd. The map highlights prominent local elevations like Hunters Knob and Island Creek Knob, which overlook the dispersed communities of Mummie and Elias. This survey documents a traditional Appalachian landscape where settlement remains deeply tied to the natural geography of the Cumberland Plateau.