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2013 Map of Big Clifty

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Big Clifty and the surrounding Grayson County landscape are defined by a network of creeks and deep hollows that have historically shaped local movement and settlement. Situated near the intersection of several primary routes, the town of Big Clifty sits at the heart of a community marked by long-standing family landmarks and small rural outposts like Limp, Solway, and Saint Paul. The topography is particularly intricate along the southern reach, where Clifty Creek carves through The Narrows and Clifty Hollow.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of numerous burial grounds, including Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cedar Hill Cemetery, and Moore Cemetery. The northern border follows the winding path of the Rough River, while the southern portion features the Western Kentucky Parkway and the Mc Grew Airport, illustrating the evolution from traditional creek-side living to modern transit corridors.