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2013 Map of Hico

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Shiloh and Hico anchor this rural landscape in Calloway County, where the terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Johnathon Cr and Sugar Cr as they flow toward the eastern shoreline of Kentucky Lake. The map reveals a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Sage Hill Cem, Byars Cem, and Winters Cem, which are invaluable for genealogical research in this part of Kentucky.

Settlement patterns follow the winding routes of secondary roads like Palestine Church Rd and Old Newburg Rd, connecting small communities like Faxon and Van Cleave. Near the lakeshore, the Irvin Cobb Resort indicates the area's recreational development, while the distinctive naming of Buzzard Roost and the presence of Turner Field Airport reflect the varied topographic and infrastructure markers of the early 21st century.