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1982 Map of Bandana

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Bandana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Ohio River dominates the northern border of this West Kentucky landscape, where the shifting river currents meet the low-lying Oscar Bottoms. This 1982 survey details a rural network of small settlements and family landmarks, including the uniquely named Monkeys Eyebrow and Needmore. The terrain is defined by a complex system of drainage creeks like Clanton Creek and Hawley Creek that flow through the agricultural heart of Ballard County.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family-named sites, such as Holman Cem and Herrin Cem, alongside local congregations at Providence Ch and Newtons Creek Ch. In the north, the Post Creek Cutoff and the Grand Chain navigation hazards highlight the engineering efforts required to manage this portion of the Ohio valley. The map also records the rural infrastructure of the early 1980s, from the Pumping Sta near Ragland to the Radio Tower (WPAD) standing above the river bottoms.