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2016 Map of Welchland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Goodbars and Harmony sit at the northern edge of this landscape, where the rugged topography of the Cumberland Plateau meets the winding course of the Rocky River. The map illustrates a region defined by its significant relief, with prominent peaks like Moulder Mtn, Russell Mtn, and Turkeyscratch Mtn overlooking deep hollows and coves. Settlement is dispersed along the ridge lines and valley floors, connected by a network of winding roads such as Baker Mountain Rd and Old State Hwy 30.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites, including Drake Cem, Boyd Cem, and Hillis Cem. The transition from the plateau to the river bottom is marked by notable crossings like the Goodbar Bridge and the Laurelburg Bridge, which facilitate travel through the communities of Laurelburg and Welchland. The intricate drainage system of the Long Fork Cr and Bee Fork highlights the natural corridors that have shaped local movement and development for generations.