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2019 Map of Canaan

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Indian Kentucky Creek and its multiple branches, including the West Fork Indian Kentucky Creek, carve a deep drainage network through this portion of Jefferson County. The upland topography is defined by high ground such as Copeland Ridge, Bacon Ridge, and Scotts Ridge, separated by a series of hollows like White Eye Hollow and Blacksnake Hollow. This landscape influenced the establishment of small rural settlements including Canaan, China, and Manville, which are connected by a web of named country roads and ridge-top paths.

Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous burial sites, including Saint Anthony Cem, Olive Branch Cem, and the Rykers Ridge Cem. To the southwest, the outskirts of Madison begin to appear. The intricate creek system, featuring names like Schnapps Cr and Brushy Fork, illustrates the historical reliance on these waterways for early land division and transit before modern road improvements.