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2016 Map of Wayne

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wayne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Twelvepole Creek and its many winding tributaries dictate the landscape of this region, which was surveyed during a period of modern stability. The county seat at Wayne serves as the primary hub, where Wayne Cem sits just north of Asbury Rd. To the south, smaller communities like Genoa, Sidney, and East Lynn are linked by rural routes that follow the narrow valley floors. The presence of Old Nw Railroad Rd near Genoa suggests the historical path of heavy industry or transit that once shaped these hills.

Genealogical researchers will find a significant density of family-named burial grounds across the terrain, including Crockett Cem near Crockett and Stephens Cem near the eastern margin. Water features such as Mam-Maw Lake and E Lynn Lake highlight the importance of local hydrology and recreation, while landmarks like Wheeler Knob and Napier Ridge provide distinct geographic anchors for local history studies.