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2022 Map of Bighill

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bighill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Bighill sits at the base of the dramatic Cumberland Plateau edge, where the knob country of central Kentucky meets the dense timber of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent summits, including Indian Ft Mtn, West Pinnacle, and Pinnacle Knob, which overlook the expanding community of Berea. The area's complex drainage network is anchored by Red Lick Cr and the Owsley Fork Reservoir, providing a clear picture of how water resources and topography have dictated local settlement patterns near the Madison and Jackson County lines.

Rural life is marked by small crossroads such as Bobtown, Dreyfus, and Morrill, often connected by winding routes like Blue Lick Rd and McKee Rd. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies specific landmarks like Burnt Bridge and family-connected sites including Red Lick Cem and Cox Cem. The transition from the flatlands near Cowbell Cr to the high ridges of Millstone Ridge and Cruse Ridge illustrates the geographical wall that early travelers encountered when moving toward the Appalachian interior.