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2019 Map of Beverly

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Beverly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Beverly and the winding course of Red Bird Creek anchor this study of the intersection of Bell, Clay, Leslie, and Knox Counties. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Kentucky Ridge and a series of strategic mountain passes, including Sugar Gap, Paint Gap, and Bob Slusher Gap. These natural corridors historically dictated the movement of people and commerce through the Cumberland Plateau's intricate drainage systems.

Local history and genealogy are highlighted by the presence of Asher Cem and small settlements like Gardner, Field, and Erose. The map reveals a dense network of hollows and branches, such as Thompson Hollow and Witch Hollow, which feed into larger water bodies like Red Bird Cr. The transition from valley floors to ridge lines is mapped in detail, showing how development followed the narrow paths of State Hwy 1524 and KY 718.