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2019 Map of Tiptop

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tiptop and the surrounding hollows of Magoffin and Breathitt counties are defined by a complex network of ridges and narrow valleys. This terrain has historically dictated the settlement patterns of the region, with homes and small communities like Duco and Evanston situated along the winding paths of Hard Fork and Oakley Cr. The map reveals the intricate connection between geography and genealogy, showing family-named landmarks such as Hogtown Knob and cemeteries including the John Bailey Cem and Benton Mann Cem.

Transport through this part of the Cumberland Plateau follows the natural contours, with roads like Silk Stocking Rd and Roanne Creek Rd threading between prominent heights such as Big Lovely Mtn and Pine Ridge. The transition across the county lines is marked by several low-lying passes, most notably Buckhorn Gap and Mullins Gap, which historically served as vital corridors for travel and local commerce between the dispersed mountain settlements.