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2013 Map of East Fork

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of East Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The E Fork Little Barren River carves a winding path through this portion of Metcalfe County, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural hubs and an extensive network of named family roads. Tiny communities like Mell, Keltner, and Cork serve as focal points for the surrounding countryside, connected by routes such as Cedar Top Church Rd and Howard School Rd. The geography is further detailed by numerous named branches and creeks, including Adams Cr and Prices Cr, which feed into the primary river system.

Local history is preserved in the names of the terrain and transportation corridors. Features like Sparks Hollow and Roach Hollow sit alongside County Lake, while roads like Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Rd and Pleasant Ridge Church Rd point toward centers of community life. This survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns in south-central Kentucky during the early 21st century, illustrating how property and community identities remain tied to the river forks and ridge lines.