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2019 Map of Wayland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wayland and the surrounding coal-country settlements along the Right Fork Beaver Cr define this landscape on the border of Floyd and Knott counties. The map documents a dense network of mountain communities and rail-related locations such as Welco Station, Porter Junction, and West Garrett. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and narrow hollows where residential life and industry follow the winding paths of Mill Creek and Stonecoal Br.

Family history is deeply etched into the topography through numerous small burial sites, including Bradley Cem, Conley Cem, and Gibson Cem. Many of the smaller settlements like Glo, Estill, and Raven appear as linear developments constrained by the tight valleys. This survey captures the region just before the third decade of the 21st century, showing how the local road systems like Cherokee Creek Rd and Salisbury Branch Rd navigate the difficult geography of the Cumberland Plateau.