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2010 Map of Glen Dean

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Glen Dean and the surrounding rural landscape of Breckinridge County are defined by a dense network of creek valleys and distinctive knobs. The settlement of Tar Fork sits at the headwaters of its namesake stream, while Rock Lick Creek and Daniels Creek carve deep paths through the local terrain. This topographical study captures the area's agricultural and transit layout, highlighting the importance of family-named roads such as Carl Newby Rd and Jolly Farm Rd in connecting isolated farmsteads.

Evidence of the region's historic infrastructure is visible in the alignment of Old Railroad Rd and Old Railroad Bed Rd, which trace the path of former rail lines through Rockvale and toward Dempster. Prominent high points like Knob Lick Hill and Egypt Knob punctuate the landscape, serving as natural landmarks for generations of residents. The presence of Owens Cemetery and various small clusters of buildings near Vanzant offer valuable points of interest for those researching the genealogy of these central Kentucky communities.