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2016 Map of Greenup

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Greenup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley through the borderlands of Kentucky and Ohio, anchoring a landscape defined by industrial history and river navigation. On the Kentucky side, settlements like Greenup, Wurtland, and Raceland follow the river’s curve, while the northern bank features the legacy of the regional iron industry at Franklin Furnace and Ohio Furnace. This 2016 survey documents a complex network of hollows, such as Bowman Hollow and Gates Hollow, which reach into the ridges of the Wayne National Forest.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family and local history preserved in the numerous burial sites scattered across the hills, including Riverview Cem overlooking the river and McGuire Cem tucked away near Little Sandy River. The presence of the CSX railroad and Raccoon Bridge highlights the enduring importance of transportation corridors in this corridor between Flatwoods and the riverfront communities.