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2019 Map of Coletown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lexington's suburban expansion meets the rolling Bluegrass countryside in this recent record of southeastern Fayette County. The map details established neighborhoods like Southeastern Hills, Gainesway, and Jonestown, contrasting the dense residential street networks of Tates Creek Rd and Armstrong Mill Rd with the open lands to the south and east. Historic rural centers and smaller communities such as Walnut Hill, Coletown, and East Hickman remain distinct landmarks amidst the changing landscape.

The terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems feeding the Kentucky River, which cuts through the extreme southeastern corner of the quadrangle. Significant watercourses including E Hickman Cr, Marble Cr, and Shelby Br carve through the limestone, creating the characteristic topography of the region. Local heritage is preserved in several small family burial sites, including Young Cem, the Taylor Family Farm Cem, and Bronaugh Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists and local historians.