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2019 Map of Brownsville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brownsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, winding path through Edmonson County, serving as the central geographic feature of this landscape. Near the river's bend sits Brownsville, the county seat, where local landmarks like Lovers Leap and Potato Hill overlook the water. To the east, the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park is clearly defined, showing how the protected karst landscape transitions into the surrounding rural communities of Lindseyville, Sweeden, and Windyville.

Family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds and named crossroads. Researchers can locate the Holly Springs Cem near Windyville, the Alexander Cem near the river, and the Oak Grove Cem in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The network of rural routes, such as Old Kentucky 259 Rd and Houchin Ferry Rd, reflects a long-standing settlement pattern centered around the river and the unique topography of Shipley Knob and Gulf Hollow.