2016 Map of Center

About this map

The Little Barren River winds through the rural landscape of central Kentucky, carving distinctive terrain features such as The Narrows and Horseshoe Bend. This area, situated at the intersection of Hart, Green, Barren, and Metcalfe Counties, is characterized by a dense network of family-named roads and burial grounds. Small communities like Shady Grove, Whickerville, and Crailhope serve as local anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. To the south, Pilot Knob and Crail Hill provide prominent elevation above the river valley. The map reveals a high concentration of small family cemeteries, including Sydnor Cem, McCubbin Cem, and Hedgespeth Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing lineage through this section of the Pennyroyal Plateau. Notable water features include the isolated Hundred Acre Pond and numerous branch streams like Mouser Br and Monroe Br that drain into the winding river system.