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2019 Map of Alton Station

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The city of Lawrenceburg anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the urban grid transitions into the rolling hills of Anderson County. Northward along the highway corridor lie the distinct communities of Alton and Alton Station, reflecting the area's historical development patterns between major local centers. This region is remarkably rich in family history and genealogical markers, evidenced by the high density of small burial grounds tucked away on rural tracts, including the Thacker Cem, Munday Cem, and Little Page Cem.

Water plays a central role in the topography here, with the Salt River cutting through the southeastern corner near Stringtown. A complex network of drainage follows the contours of the land, including Hammond Cr and Little Benson Cr, which define the pockets of settlement at Avenstoke and Farmdale. The map captures the interface of established township life and the enduring agrarian character of the Kentucky countryside.