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2019 Map of Thomas

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Thomas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Thomas and McCombs anchor this deeply dissected landscape at the convergence of three Kentucky counties. The map captures a topography defined by steep ridges and narrow hollows, where family history is etched into the hillsides at Kirk Cem and Lowe Cem. This era of documentation shows a network of creeks and forks, such as Wolf Cr and Mullins Fork, that dictate the placement of roads like White Cabin Rd.

Elevations rise sharply to local landmarks like Chestnut Knob and Sycamore Mtn, while unique place names like Tool Box Hollow and Old House Hollow suggest the storied history of rural Appalachian homesteading. The boundaries of Martin Co, Pike Co, and Floyd Co meet here, illustrating how these administrative lines follow the high ridges that separate various drainages like Panther Fork and Meathouse Cr.