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2010 Map of Barbourville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Barbourville serves as the focal point of this Knox County survey, situated at the confluence of the Cumberland River and Richland Creek. The map documents a landscape defined by the winding river and its significant bends, such as Mackey Bend, which shaped the early development and transport routes of the area. Away from the river, the terrain is characterized by Numerous gaps and hollows, including Logan Gap and Mossy Gap, which dictated the placement of small settlements and mountain roads.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family burial sites throughout the valleys, from the Adam and Eve Cemetery near the county seat to the isolated Terrell Cemetery in the west. These sites, alongside landmarks like the Bryants Store Post Office, provide a detailed record of the rural communities that populated these hollers. The map traces several outlying hamlets such as Dishman Springs, Providence, and Gausdale, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns of the Kentucky foothills.