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2013 Map of Brownsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Green River meanders through the heart of Edmonson County, carving a winding path past the county seat of Brownsville. This survey highlights a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and river-bottom agriculture, with prominent landforms like Shipley Knob and Potato Hill rising above the surrounding hollows. In this early 21st-century portrait, the area maintains its rural character through established crossroads such as Windyville, Lindseyville, and Asphalt.

Family history and community roots are deeply anchored in the terrain, evidenced by numerous burial grounds including Holly Springs Cem, Alexander Cem, and Oak Grove Cemetery. The map also captures the recreational and social legacy of the region at Camp Joy, situated near the confluence of the Nolin River and Green River. Small waterways like Beaverdam Cr and Lindian Cr create a dense drainage network that has long influenced local transport and settlement patterns.