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2016 Map of East Fork

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of East Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Edmonton serves as a primary hub in this southern Kentucky landscape, where the Cumberland Parkway cuts across a complex drainage system defined by the East Fork Little Barren River. The geography is characterized by small, established crossroads like Cork, Mell, and Keltner, connected by a web of local routes including Edmonton Rd and Greensburg Rd. Many of these roads bear the names of local families, such as Elbert Blaydes Rd and Jimmy Hubbard Rd, providing a clear record of land ownership and lineage in the region.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the recreational waters of County Lake to the numerous smaller tributaries like Leatherwood Creek and Sulphur Cr. The terrain rises to points like Bennett Ridge and descends into Sparks Hollow, illustrating the dissected nature of the Kentucky Pennyroyal Plateau. This survey offers a detailed perspective on the intersection of modern transportation infrastructure and the historical rural settlement patterns of Metcalfe, Adair, and Green Counties.