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1991 Map of Constantine

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Constantine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Constantine and Vertrees serve as the primary hubs in this corner of Kentucky, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Rough River and its numerous tributaries. The mapping shows a deeply etched drainage pattern featuring Losenville Creek, Vertrees Creek, and Dry Bed Creek, carving out distinctive terrain like Losenville Valley and Laurel Ridge. The settlement pattern follows the ridge lines and valleys, connected by a network of rural roads such as Constantine Road and Grandview Road.

Family history is preserved through a high density of small burial grounds and rural sanctuaries, including Preston Cem, Gray Cem, and Liberty Chapel. The presence of Pierce Mill on the river and the secluded Pole Bridge Ch Cem near the water's edge reflects the traditional river-oriented economy and social life of this region before the development of Rough River Lake altered the local hydrology.