2016 Map of Varilla

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park dominates the southern landscape of this terrain, where the high ridgeline of Cumberland Mountain forms the border between Kentucky and Virginia. Along this rugged crest, historic sites such as Hensley Flats and the Hensley Cem reflect a distinct upland settlement pattern that persisted well into the twentieth century. The geography is defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide, which separates the north-flowing waters of the Cumberland River from the southern drainages. In the lower valleys, small communities like Varilla, Oaks, and Hutch are linked by winding routes such as Wilderness Rd and Quarry Rd. Family-named landmarks are abundant throughout the hollows, including Jackson Cem, Miracle Cem, and Buell Cem, providing significant geographic context for genealogists and researchers of the Bell County and Lee County borderlands.