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2019 Map of Center

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Little Barren River carves a winding path through this corner of Kentucky, creating dramatic geographic features like The Narrows and Horseshoe Bend. This landscape is defined by its rural density, where numerous family cemeteries and small settlements are scattered across the rolling terrain. From Monroe and Donansburg in the north to Center and Node in the south, the map reveals a deeply established community structure anchored by places like Shady Grove and Whickerville.

Genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of burial sites, including the Dishman Cem, Sydnor Cem, and Bastin Cem, often located at the end of long country lanes like Russell Cemetery Rd. The hydrologic character of the region is further punctuated by Hundred Acre Pond and various drainage branches such as Mouser Br and Fancher Br, which feed the river system and historically dictated the placement of early homesteads and roads.