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2013 Map of Barcreek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Barcreek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Barcreek and the surrounding hollows of Clay County are defined by a complex network of waterways including Goose Cr and the Red Bird River. This terrain is marked by numerous traditional gaps and hollows, such as Mountain Spring Gap and Big Graveyard Hollow, which illustrate the historical movement patterns through these Kentucky highlands. Small settlements like Hensley, Tanksley, and Hector are spaced along the creek beds, often situated near specific natural landmarks like Houchell Bend.

The presence of the Hector Lookout Tower on a high ridge overlooking Hacker Fork indicates the importance of forest management in this timber-rich region. Water features are central to local geography, ranging from the Mill Pond and Mill Pond Hollow in the northwest to Combs Lake near Beech Cr. The map also preserves local identifiers like Orchard Knob and Hickory Hollow, providing a detailed view of the landscape's named physical features.