The Cumberland River cuts a prominent path through this mountain landscape, providing a primary corridor for settlements like Coldiron and Layman. The topography is defined by high ridges and spurs, including Foresters Spur and Puckett Ridge, which separate the various creek valleys. Small communities and named hollows are scattered throughout the drainage basins, with Wallins Creek serving as a central hub alongside South Wallins. The map illustrates a dense network of local roads and creek-side dwellings, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the narrow valley floors. Genealogists will find notable burial sites such as Coldiron Cem and Gross Cem, while local historians can trace the development of smaller locales like Tacky Town and Fresh Meadows.
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1886 · Cumberland Gap
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Jonesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1888 · Cumberland Gap
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Cumberland Gap
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Jonesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Harlan
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1903 · Pineville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1903 · Middlesboro
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1916 · Harlan
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1919 · Harlan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500