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2019 Map of Well Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Powell Valley serves as the central corridor for this 2019 survey, where the historic communities of Well Spring and Speedwell are situated along the Old State Hwy 63. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the high ridges of Log Mountains and Cumberland Mountain. The presence of the Cumberland Trail winding through Herring Cove and past McLean Rock highlights the area's continued importance for mountain passage and recreation.

Genealogists will find a dense concentration of family burial sites, including Hayes Cem, Smith Cem, and Childress Cem, many of which are tucked into the hollows feeding into the Powell River. The map captures the intricate hydrology of the region, from the winding Davis Creek to the significant bends of the river like Heneqar Bend and Fullerton Bend. This record preserves the location of many smaller settlements and community landmarks such as Flat Hollow and Bethlehem Cem before modern development patterns further alter the rural character of the tri-county border area.