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2019 Map of Flemingsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Flemingsburg serves as the hub of this rural landscape, situated at the intersection of several prominent roads and pikes in the Bluegrass region. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Fleming Creek and its many tributaries, including Wilson Run and Allison Cr, which have carved out a complex system of ridges and valleys. Small settlements like Dalesburg, Mount Carmel, and Beechburg are scattered throughout the agricultural uplands, each connected by a network of historic routes such as Mt Carmel Rd and Beechtree Pike.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of family-named landmarks and rural burial sites, including the Fitche Chapel Cem and Arnold Cem. Distinctive geographical features like Fox Mtn and Mockingbird Hill rise above the drainage basins, while the Double D Trestle indicates the historical presence of rail infrastructure crossing the creeks south of the county seat.