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2019 Map of Dykes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Buck Creek winds through this deeply dissected portion of Pulaski County, shaping a landscape of steep ridges and narrow hollows within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Small settlements such as Dykes, Colo, and Poplarville are connected by a network of winding roads like Colo Grade Rd and Malvin Hill Church Rd, reflecting the rural character of the region. The map highlights numerous family-named landmarks and small burial grounds, including Woodall Cem and Merritt Cem, which are central to the area's genealogical history.

Prominent topographic features like Nancy Jane Ridge, Mayfield Knob, and the distinctive limestone drainage patterns of The Sinks define the local terrain. The intersection of woodland and small-scale agriculture is evident in named valleys such as Sugar Tree Hollow and Pea Ridge Hollow. This survey captures the enduring rural footprint of the Eastern Kentucky mountains, where community life is anchored by locations like the White Lily Church and the nearby Mount Victory community.