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2019 Map of Howe Valley

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Howe Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Stephensburg and Perryville anchor the modern landscape of this Hardin County quadrangle, where the terrain is defined by complex karst features and prominent ridges. The area is marked by numerous water sources, including the headwaters of the Rough River and the rising waters of Roaring Spring and Head of Rough Spring. These natural springs historically dictated the location of early settlements like Howe Valley and Four Corners, providing essential water in an upland region otherwise prone to rapid drainage.

Genealogists can find significant local history in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Mays Grove Cem near Punks Run and the Sutzer Creek Cem in the southern reaches. Distinctive topographic landmarks like The Hogback and Buzzard Cliff rise above the valleys, while a network of rural routes, including Hardinsburg Rd and Rineyville-Big Springs Rd, connect these communities through the productive lands of Moorman Valley.