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2010 Map of Wofford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cumberland River carves deep, dramatic loops through the Whitley County landscape, creating prominent landforms like Prewitt Bend and Croley Bend. This topography dictates the local infrastructure, with small communities such as Goldbug, Wofford, and Liberty situated along the winding river valley and local tributaries. The importance of the river system to the region's character is evident in the drainage patterns of Youngs Creek and Watts Creek, which define the hollows and ridges of this part of Kentucky.

Local history is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds, including Youngs Cemetery, Ryan Cemetery, and Tuggle Cemetery, scattered among the hills. Aviation and resource management also have a footprint here, with the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport and the Gatiffi State Fish Hatchery serving as modern landmarks. To the southeast, the terrain rises toward King Mountain, while the northern reaches include the settlements of Walden and Clio.