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2013 Map of Constantine

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Constantine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Rough River snakes through the southern half of this landscape, its path defined by numerous small tributaries including Keesee Br, Linders Cr, and Drakes Cr. In the early 21st century, this region of Kentucky remains characterized by rural crossroads and family-named landmarks. The settlement of Constantine sits at a junction in the west, while the village of Vertrees anchors the eastern edge near Losenville Valley.

Genealogists will find a high density of small burial sites scattered across the hills and valleys, such as Horn Cem, Gray Cem, and Smith Chapel Cem. Many of these are connected by narrow roads bearing family names like Alvin Elliot and O Alexander. The transition from the heights of Laurel Ridge down to the river bottoms at Pierce Mill illustrates the traditional settlement patterns of the area, where homes and small communities follow the contours of the drainage basin.