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2013 Map of Canaan

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The plateau lands of northern Jefferson County are defined by a network of steep hollows and high ridges, including Copeland Ridge, Bacon Ridge, and Halls Ridge. These elevations divide the drainage of numerous local waterways, most notably the West Fork Indian Kentucky Cr which flows southward toward the community of China. The map documents a predominantly rural landscape where small settlements like Canaan and Central serve as anchors for a winding road network that follows the natural topography of the land.

Several distinctive landmarks are noted, such as the Indian Mound located near the eastern boundary and the recreational waters of Jefferson Lake. The names of the hollows, such as White Eye Hollow, Blacksnake Hollow, and Greasy Hollow, reflect a localized nomenclature tied to the terrain and natural history of the region. This 2013 survey provides a contemporary view of these established communities, from the residential clusters at Manville to the elevated outlooks of Rykers Ridge and Pleasant Ridge.