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2013 Map of Varilla

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Cumberland River flows through the northern reaches of this terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by steep ridges and winding hollows. Small communities like Calvin, Oaks, and Cubage are connected by a network of narrow roads following the natural contours of the land, including Cubbage Cemetery Rd and Backlick Rd. The presence of numerous family burial grounds, such as Buell Cem and Miracle Cem, points to deep-rooted ancestral ties in these hills.

Rising above the creek beds, features like Brush Mountain and Hances Ridge separate the various watersheds of Hances Cr and Brownies Cr. In the southeastern corner, the Martins Fork Cumberland River cuts through the topography near Hensley Flats and Chadwell Gap, where the remote Hensley Settlement Rd winds toward high-elevation gaps. This area reflects a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where habitation and industry align strictly with the accessible lowlands and protective gaps.