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2010 Map of Gamaliel

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gamaliel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The East Fork Barren River and its numerous tributaries, including Line Creek and Indian Creek, carve through the landscape of southern Monroe County. This 2010 topographic survey depicts a rural Kentucky environment defined by its dispersed settlements and local landmarks. Small communities such as Gamaliel, Flippin, Freetown, and Emberton anchor the local road network, which is often named after prominent families, as seen with R Turner Rd and Gene Turner Rd.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including Mount Vernon Cemetery, Belcher Cemetery, and Neal Cemetery. The settlement at Gum Tree sits near the headwaters of the Isenburg Branch, illustrating a pattern of growth tied closely to the region's narrow valleys and upland ridges. The map meticulously records the intersection of geography and local history, from the Alexander School Rd to the bend in the Barren River at the western edge.