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2013 Map of Greenup

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Greenup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Greenup sits as a central hub along the south bank of the Ohio River, where the Little Sandy River completes its winding course through the Kentucky hills. This riverine landscape is defined by the proximity of historically significant river landings and industrial sites, including Junior Landing and Ohio Furnace. The topography is etched with narrow hollows like California Hollow and Coal Bank Hollow, reflecting a legacy of resource extraction and early settlement patterns that followed the creek beds.

Genealogists can find an extensive network of family and community burial grounds, from the large Riverview Cem near the river to smaller plots such as McGuire Cem and Bumgarner Cem. The map tracks the transportation corridors that shaped the region's growth, from the rail infrastructure at Raceland Junction to the local crossings at Raccoon Bridge. Across the river in Ohio, Haverhill and Junior Furnace mark the northern industrial corridor, providing a complete view of the interdependent communities spanning this stretch of the Ohio valley.