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2010 Map of Guage

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Guage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Quicksand Creek winds through this section of the Kentucky coalfields, serving as the primary drainage for a network of hollows and family-named cemeteries. Small rural settlements like Guage, Lunah, and Rousseau anchor the creek valleys, connected by winding routes such as Hunting Creek Rd and Lambrick Rd. The landscape is defined by its extensive network of watercourses, including Little Caney Creek and Big Caney Creek, which have shaped the settlement patterns for generations.

Genealogists will find a high density of small family burial grounds, including the McQuinn Cemetery, Shack Allen Cemetery, and Crafts Cemetery. These sites, often located on higher ground or near forks in the creek, reflect the deep ancestral roots in the region. To the east, Lambric sits at a junction near Peach Orchard Branch, while the southwestern corner is marked by Wells Fork and the drainage of South Fork Quicksand Creek.