2019 Map of Barlow

About this map

Barlow sits at the edge of a complex wetland landscape in Ballard County, where the terrain shifts from upland ridges to the low-lying Barlow Bottoms. This environment is defined by a dense network of water bodies, including Swan Pond, Prairie Lake, and Twin Lake, which occupy the southern portion of the map. To the north, Brushy Pond and Clear Pond dominate the drainage system of Humphrey Creek and Sodom Creek. The map provides significant genealogical value through its documented burial sites, such as the Barlow - International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery and the Old Hazelwood Cemetery. The transition between the alluvial plains near Cache Island on the Ohio River and the developed roads like Paducah Road reflects the historical balance between agricultural land and the natural hydrology of the western tip of Kentucky.