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2019 Map of Drake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Drakes Creek and its many meandering branches, including the West Fork Drakes Creek and Middle Fork Drakes Creek, define the topography of this South Central Kentucky landscape where Warren, Simpson, and Allen counties meet. Small agricultural settlements and community hubs are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of rural roads such as Old Union Church Rd and Barnes School Rd. These road names hint at the social centers of the past, while the presence of the Boyce Wafer Farm Airport reflects more contemporary land use.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several cemeteries, including Hopewell Cem and Coldwater Cem, which sit near small hamlets like Temperance, Gold City, and Hillsdale. The mapping of features like Coldwater Hollow and Horseshoe Bend provides a clear view of how the various forks of the creek have shaped the habitation patterns and local travel routes in this part of the state.