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2022 Map of Canmer

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Canmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through Hart County, creating a series of dramatic landforms including Horseshoe Bend, Sims Bend, and Thomas Bend. This fluvial landscape is dotted with islands like Watkins Island and Armour Island, while the surrounding terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Frenchman Knob and Three Kiln Knob. The settlement pattern reflects a rural Kentucky history, centered around small communities like Canmer, Hardyville, and Linwood.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family and community burial sites across this quadrangle. From the Linwood Memorial Gardens in the north to the Walters Community Cem near the river, these sites provide a spatial record of local families. Numerous hollows, such as Moonshine Hollow and Buckner Hollow, cut through the ridges, connected by a network of local roads like Hammonsville Rd and Boiling Springs Rd.