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2011 Map of Haldeman

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Haldeman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elliottville and the surrounding hollows of eastern Kentucky are defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and small rural settlements in this 2011 survey. The landscape is deeply carved by drainage systems like Triplett Creek and Christy Creek, where homes and farms follow the narrow valleys between landforms such as Templeman Ridge. These watercourses dictate the layout of community life, connecting established hamlets like Christy, Gates, and Hays Crossing.

For genealogists and local researchers, the map provides an exceptionally detailed record of family burial grounds. Dozens of sites, including the Goodan-Fultz Cemetery, Abbott-Sturgill Cemetery, and Bruce-Tussey Cemetery, are precisely located, often situated on the higher ground above Old House Creek or tucked along branches like Bearskin Branch. The intricate road system, including Old House Creek Road and Click Cemetery Road, illustrates how these remote Appalachian communities remained tied to their ancestral geography even in the 21st century.