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1960 Map of Welchland

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Welchland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Rocky River carves a deep path through this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, forming the boundary between Van Buren and Warren counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where high points like Baker Mountain and Turkeyscratch Mountain overlook narrow valleys and secluded hollows such as Chestnut Hollow. Small communities and agricultural clearings are found along the river's winding course, including Laurelburg and Riverview.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the social infrastructure of the mid-20th century through several rural landmarks. Educational and spiritual centers like Welchland Sch, Cedar Grove Sch, and Harmony Ch are prominent, alongside numerous family burial grounds including Drake and McGregor cemeteries. The map also captures several natural water sources vital to the area's development, such as Boyd Spring and Norton Spring, located near the river banks.