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2010 Map of Cromwell

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cromwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Green River snakes in broad, sweeping loops across this Kentucky landscape, defining the character of the settlements and transportation networks. The river’s winding course creates prominent landforms like Big Bend and Little Bend, which historically influenced local ferry crossings and land use. The community of Cromwell sits near a strategic bend in the river, while smaller settlements such as Shultztown and Highview are scattered throughout the interior, often centered near family-named landmarks like Taylor Hill and Keel Hill.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of data through the numerous family and community burial sites, including Shultztown Cemetery, Shields Cemetery, and Taylor Cemetery. The transition from river-based transit to modern roads is evident in the presence of Reeds Ferry alongside the high-speed transit of the Western Kentucky Parkway and Green River Parkway, illustrating how the region’s topography has dictated the path of development from the era of riverboats to the modern highway system.