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2016 Map of Burkesville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Burkesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a dramatic, winding path through this portion of Kentucky, creating a landscape defined by fertile bottoms and high ridges. The city of Burkesville serves as the focal point, situated along the riverbanks near Dougan Town and the Burkesville Bridge. The terrain is characterized by numerous river loops that have fostered distinct riverside communities and landings like Bakerton, Claywell, and the small settlement of Bow.

Evidence of the region's industrial and family history is scattered throughout the hills, from the Zinc Mines located near Dry Fork to local landmarks like the Burkesville Cem and Flower Cem. The map reveals how local geography dictated early development, with settlements often grouped in expansive lowlands such as Clay Lick Bottom, Howards Bottom, and Irish Bottom. This survey provides a clear view of the road networks that historically connected these river-dependent communities across the Cumberland Valley.