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2019 Map of Gratz

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Kentucky River winds in deep meanders through this portion of the Bluegrass region, defining the border between Henry Co and Owen Co. The river valley is characterized by expansive floodplains such as Browns Bottom and Clements Bottom, which have historically supported local agriculture. Small riverfront settlements including Gratz, Lockport, and Monterey serve as anchors for the rural road network, which follows the ridgelines and creek beds.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and burial sites throughout the uplands, such as Mount Mintish Cem and the O'nan-Hardin Cem. The landscape is heavily dissected by numerous tributaries like Severn Creek and Sixmile Creek, while the northeast corner is marked by Elmer Davis Lake. The persistence of local thoroughfares like Citizens Pike and Lockport Falls Rd illustrates the enduring connection between these small river communities.