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2016 Map of Irvine

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Irvine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Kentucky River flows through the heart of Estill County, anchoring the closely linked communities of Irvine, Ravenna, and South Irvine. This river corridor serves as the primary artery for the region, with the town of Ravenna featuring a distinct grid of streets such as Elm St and Poplar St tucked against the northern bank. The topography is defined by high elevations surrounding the river valley, including Star Mtn, Henry Mtn, and the prominent Sweet Lick Knob.

To the east and south, the terrain becomes more complex as it enters the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, ridges like Horse Ridge and Betsy Ridge overlook smaller rural outposts such as Pitts and Tipton Ridge. Local roads, including Murphy Ford Rd and Cow Creek Rd, provide access through deep hollows like Sugar Hollow, illustrating the enduring spatial relationship between the highland forest and the developed riverfront settlements.