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2010 Map of Holland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Holland serves as the central hub for this portion of southern Kentucky, where the winding course of the Barren River creates distinct geographic landmarks. The river's sharp meanders are clearly defined at Jewsharp Bend and Horseshoe Bend, both of which are now part of the wider Barren River Lake system. The terrain is defined by its karst topography, notably at The Sink, and a network of hollows such as Emma Cook Hollow and Hanging Rock Hollow along the southern reaches near Hanging Rock Branch.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the rural road network, which often bears the names of local families, such as Phillip Hatler Rd, Omer Johnson Rd, and Doss Kennedy Rd. The Bandy Cemetery sits near the headwaters of Pinchgut Creek, while other creek systems like Long Hungry Creek and Long Creek weave through the undulating landscape, providing a clear picture of the historical drainage and settlement patterns of this border region near the Tennessee line.