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2013 Map of Tollesboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tollesboro sits at the center of this rural landscape, serving as a hub for a network of winding country roads such as Cabin Creek Rd and Poplar Flat Rd. The terrain is defined by a dense system of hollows and ridges, including Happy Hollow and May Hollow, which drain into several branches of Cabin Creek. To the south, the topography rises toward Eskalapia Mountain and Peach Orchard Hill, where Flat Gap provides a passage between the higher elevations.

Evidence of the area's social and community structure appears in the distribution of small settlements like Epworth, Nashtown, and Cottageville. Notable local landmarks such as Ruggles Camp and the Canaan Church reflect the established rural character of Lewis County. Waterways like the N Fork Licking River and Thoroughman Br carve through the land, shaping the placement of farms and homesteads in this part of Kentucky.