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2010 Map of Billows

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rockcastle River winds through this section of eastern Pulaski County, shaping a landscape defined by deep hollows and narrow ridges. Small, scattered communities like Billows and Squib are connected by a network of winding roads, such as Old London Rd and Squib And Rd. For those researching local families, the map identifies several burial sites, including Bustle Cemetery near the river and Whitaker Cemetery further west.

Evidence of the area's geography and history is visible in landmarks like the Indian Trail Lookout Tower and the descriptively named Halsey Rough. Numerous creek systems, including Skegg Creek, Line Creek, and Little Clifty Creek, feed into the river, illustrating the complex drainage of the Kentucky hills. Smaller settlements like Pongo, Luner, and Bloss appear as they stood at the start of the 21st century, providing a clear record of rural habitation in this riverine environment.