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2010 Map of Wilsondale

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wilsondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wilsondale and its surrounding hollows are defined by the winding course of the West Fork Twelvepole Creek, which serves as the primary drainage for this pocket of Wayne County. The 2010 landscape reflects a pattern of small settlements and post offices, such as the Wilsondale Post Office, established along creek bottoms and ridgelines. For genealogists, this map is particularly dense with family-named burial grounds, including the Ferguson Cemetery, Baisden Cemetery, and the Meade and Messer Cemetery, which dot the hillsides from Martins Ridge down to Spaulding.

Transportation routes often follow the rugged natural topography, with Old N W Railroad Bed Rd hinting at the area's industrial history near Breeden. High points like Kelly Knob and Antley Knob overlook a network of branches and forks, such as Jennie Creek and Gourd Branch, where small communities like Lowney and Doane took root. The map captures the enduring rural character of these Appalachian valleys, where family landmarks remain central to the geography.