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2013 Map of Well Spring

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Well Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Powell River winds through this section of Campbell County, where the flooded valleys of the Norris Lake system have created a deeply indented shoreline. Small communities and historical settlements like Well Spring, Bethlehem, and Braden anchor the local geography. The landscape is defined by its numerous named hollows and ridges, such as Saltpeter Hollow, Backbone Hollow, and Sandlick Ridge, which provided the physical structure for rural development.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial sites, including Hayes Cem, Goins Cem, and McNeely Cem, often located on high ground overlooking the river or tucked into coves like Herring Cove. The transition from historical agriculture to modern recreation is evident in the presence of the Powell Valley Resort and Marina and Flat Hollow Boat Dock. The northern reaches of the map are dominated by the heights of Log Mountain and Stout Knob, marking the rugged ascent away from the river basin.