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2016 Map of Bobtown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Buck Creek and its many tributaries, including Pitman Cr and Flat Lick Cr, carve through this section of Pulaski County. The landscape is defined by its numerous named knobs, such as Saltpeter Knob and Jingling Hole Knob, which rise above the surrounding valleys. Small settlements like Etna, Bobtown, and Barnesburg serve as local anchors, connected by a network of winding roads like Nubbin Ridge Rd and Doolin School Rd.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the high density of family-named cemeteries and landmarks. Locations like Mercer Cem, Sowder Cem, and Etna Church of Christ provide clear points of interest for tracing ancestral roots. The presence of Schoolhouse Knob suggests former community centers, while the various hollows and ridges, such as Sugar Camp Hollow and Nubbin Ridge, reflect the traditional naming conventions of the Kentucky countryside.