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2011 Map of Cloverport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cloverport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cloverport sits at the northeastern edge of this map, positioned where Clover Creek meets the wide bend of the Ohio River. Across the water in Indiana, the settlement of Tobinsport marks the floodplain, connected to the Kentucky side by the river's historic transport corridor. The landscape transitions from the river valley into a series of ridges and hollows, such as Tuckers Ridge and Mullens Ridge, which define the local drainage patterns. Significant rural infrastructure is evident in the network of family-named roads like Truman Young Rd and Quisenberry Rd, reflecting long-standing local ties.

Local history is preserved in sites like Saint Rose Cemetery and Rice Cemetery, which serve as anchors for the dispersed communities of Dukes and Patesville. The topography is characterized by intricate creek systems including Honey Locust Creek and Blackford Creek, which have carved deep paths through the terrain. Near the center of the map, Honey Locust Lake and the nearby South Fork Honey Locust Creek provide a focus for the agricultural and woodland interior, away from the riverfront activity.