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2016 Map of Blaine

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Blaine stands as a central settlement in this eastern Kentucky landscape, where the waters of Blaine Creek and Hood Cr converge. The topography is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, including the prominent Cherokee Hill and the constricted passage known as The Narrows. This modern survey documents the intricate drainage system of Lawrence County, from the winding path of Brushy Cr to the expansive Yatesville Lake in the east.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Shady Grove Cem, Swetnam Cem, and Moore Cem. Smaller rural communities like Houckville, Cherokee, and Cordell are connected by a web of local routes including Rockhouse School Rd and Adams Fork Rd. The map illustrates the contemporary rural character of the region, where narrow creek bottoms like Cains Cr and Skuggs Br continue to dictate the pattern of human settlement and transport.