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2022 Map of Howe Valley

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Howe Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Howe Valley and the surrounding Hardin County uplands are defined by a complex network of springs and valleys that have long shaped local settlement patterns. Groundwater is a prominent feature of this karst landscape, evidenced by Head of Rough Spring, Pirtle Spring, and the subterranean flow suggested by Roaring Spring. These water sources feed the upper reaches of the Rough River and Sutzer Creek, creating a series of well-defined hollows like Moorman Valley and Nalls Valley.

Family history is deeply etched into the land through numerous small burial grounds and rural congregations. Small communities like Four Corners, Perryville, and Franklin Cross Roads serve as anchors for the local road network, which includes historic thoroughfares such as Hardinsburg Road and Salt River Road. The terrain is marked by distinctive rises including Blueball Hill, The Hogback, and the bluff-lines at Buzzard Cliff, offering a clear view of the physical geography that local families have navigated for generations.