2019 Map of Calhoun

About this map

The Green River winds through the heart of McLean County, anchoring the twin communities of Calhoun and Rumsey. This riverine landscape is defined by its wide bends and the lowlands of Moseley Field, where agricultural patterns follow the natural hydrology of the valley. To the south and west, smaller settlements like Jewel City and Ashbyburg sit near the county lines, while the north is dotted with rural locales such as Poverty, Guffie, and Cleopatra. The arrangement of these communities illustrates the historical importance of river access for commerce and transit, with the primary centers of population concentrated at the river's edge. Higher ground provides a backdrop to the floodplains, creating a distinct division between the river-bottom lands and the upland farmsteads that characterize this portion of Western Kentucky.