2013 Map of Burkesville

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a winding path through the center of this 2013 survey, defining the agricultural and residential layout of south-central Kentucky. Around the oxbows and fertile lowlands like Howards Bottom and Irish Bottom, the map reveals a landscape shaped by the river's influence on transportation and settlement. The city of Burkesville serves as the regional anchor, where the Burkesville Bridge provides a vital crossing point. To the north and east, smaller communities such as Bakerton, Claywell, and Dougan Town are connected by a network of rural roads that follow the ridges and hollows, including String Ridge and Smith Grove Ridge. Genealogists may find value in the location of the Burkesville Cem and Flower Cem, while topographic details like Alexander Bar and Thomas Island highlight the river's historical navigational features.