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2019 Map of Buckeye

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lancaster sits at the southern edge of this Central Kentucky landscape, where the plateau begins its descent toward the deeply incised Kentucky River. The terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems of Sugar Creek and its various branches, including the W Fork Sugar Cr and Middle Fork Sugar Cr, which have carved a dense network of ridges and hollows. Small upland settlements such as Buckeye, Teatersville, and Judson are connected by a web of rural roads that follow these high contours, like Leavell Ridge RD and Poor Ridge Pike.

Genealogists can identify significant local landmarks including Gunns Chapel Cem and John A Brooks Cem, while the northern boundary is marked by the dramatic river bend at Devils Elbow. The map illustrates a contemporary rural economy where modern infrastructure intersects with long-established communities such as Bourne and Three Forks, reflecting the enduring settlement patterns of Garrard County.