2013 Map of Cranston

About this map

Island Fork and Rock Fork converge near the settlement of Waltz, anchoring a landscape defined by narrow creek valleys and named hollows. This 2013 survey of northeastern Kentucky reveals a dense distribution of family burial grounds, including the Anderson Family Cem, Maddox-Hamm Cem, and Plank Family Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The topography is marked by distinct features such as Poplar Hollow and the Hickory Flats Lookout Tower situated on the eastern ridges. Along the southern reach, the small communities of Cranston and Triplett sit near the winding banks of the N Fork Triplett Cr, while Lake Lewman provides a notable water feature to the north. This map documents a rural transition where traditional homesteads and family names remain etched into the geography of the hills.