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2019 Map of Cranston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Daniel Boone National Forest dominates this landscape in northeastern Kentucky, where steep ridgelines and deep hollows like Poplar Hollow dictate the pattern of settlement and transport. Small rural communities such as Cranston, Waltz, and Triplett are situated along the valley floors, particularly near the winding path of North Fork Triplett Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of branches and forks, including Clear Fork and Cincinnati Br, which carve out the narrow flats where local roads and residences are concentrated.

Family history is deeply embedded in this geography, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds including the Adams-Plank Cem, Plank Family Cem, and Maddox-Hamm Cem. Long-distance travel through these woods is facilitated by the Sheltowee Trace Nat Morehead Rd, which follows the higher elevations along the eastern boundary. This modern survey provides a detailed look at the interface between public forest lands and private homesteads near the Fleming and Rowan County line.