2019 Map of Grand Rivers

About this map

Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake dominate this portion of western Kentucky, where the narrow land bridge between the two great impoundments defines the local geography. The settlement of Grand Rivers sits at the southern end of the sheet, while the larger town of Kuttawa occupies the eastern shoreline. The landscape is marked by a legacy of transport and river crossings, evidenced by labels like Iuka Ferry Rd and the Ralph Smith Bridge spanning the Cumberland River. Inland, the terrain is dotted with family-named landmarks and local burial grounds such as Chestnut Oak Cem and Peek Cem. The presence of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum near Grand Rivers highlights the region's rail heritage, while the State Penal Farm occupies a significant tract of land to the north, illustrating the diverse land use in this river-bound corridor.