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2013 Map of Wells Tannery

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wells Tannery and the borough of Valley-Hi anchor this section of Fulton County, where the Interstate 76 corridor slices through the ridges of the Appalachians. The landscape is defined by long, parallel elevations like Childers Ridge, Pine Ridge, and Duvall Ridge, which forced early transport routes into tunnels and narrow gaps. Significant landmarks include the Rays Hill Tunnel and Sideling Hill Tunnel, which highlight the engineering required to traverse these mountains.

Smaller settlements and family-named locations such as Old Mountain House, Shortys Place, and Budds Place suggest a history of roadside stops and local gathering points. The map also traces a network of watercourses, including Sherman Valley Run and Oregon Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of rural roads like Valley Church Rd and Burnt Church Rd. These features collectively reveal the transition from a traditional mountain economy to a modern transportation corridor.