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2010 Map of Burkesville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Burkesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a winding path through this region, shaping the local geography around distinctive bottomlands and ridges. The county seat of Burkesville serves as the primary hub, where the Burkesville Bridge crosses the river and the Burkesville Cemetery marks the community's long-standing presence. Smaller outlying settlements such as Dougan Town, Bakerton, and Claywell are scattered across the landscape, connected by a network of rural roads like Bakerton Ferry Rd and Scotts Bottom Rd.

Family names and early river commerce are preserved in features like Garman Ferry and the Alexander Bar Scotts Ferry. The topography is defined by numerous hollows and bottoms, including Clay Lick Bottom, Howards Bottom, and John Bow Hollow, which illustrate the intimate relationship between the residents and the river valley. Significant tributaries like Crocus Creek, Bear Creek, and Goose Creek feed into the Cumberland, further dissecting the terrain.