2013 Map of Gresham

About this map

Green River meanders through the heart of Green County, forming dramatic oxbows such as Penitentiary Bend, Tibbs Bend, and Lemon Bend. This agricultural landscape is defined by the winding paths of Russell Creek and its many tributaries, including South Fork Russell Creek and Sulphur Fork Creek. The area is dotted with small rural settlements like Gresham, Bramlett, and Roachville, which serve as nodes in a network of family-named roads and country lanes. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Hancock Cemetery near the center to the Wilson Cemetery and Thompson Cemetery. The map captures the quiet, dispersed nature of this Kentucky community, where the land is deeply tied to the waterways and local lineage remains visible in the landscape names.