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2010 Map of Barthell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Big South Fork Cumberland River carves a deep path through McCreary County, defining the settlement patterns of towns like Blue Heron and Barthell. This 2010 survey reveals a landscape where industry and geography are tightly linked, featuring various coal-era settlements and mining remnants such as Co-Operative and Yamacraw. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of hollows and ridges, including Rattlesnake Ridge and Poplar Spring Hollow, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family-oriented landmarks, including the Winchester Cemetery, Chitwood Cemetery, and Hickman Cemetery. Navigation along the river is marked by distinctive natural features such as Devils Jump, Big Shoals, and Stepping Rock. Smaller communities like White Oak Junction, Fidelity, and Smith Town are connected by narrow routes like Bee Rock Rd and Waters Cemetery Rd, reflecting the area's enduring rural character.