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2010 Map of Kirkmansville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Weir stands at the northern edge of this West Kentucky landscape, where a dense network of country lanes and waterways defines the local geography. The area is notable for its high concentration of family-named cemeteries, including Cornett Cemetery, Craig Cemetery, and Heltsley Cemetery, which are scattered among the ridges and creek bottoms. This distribution of burial sites suggests a long history of family homesteads and local church congregations throughout the rural countryside.

Water management is a visible priority across the terrain, evidenced by a series of numbered structures such as Dam Number 9 and Dam Number 2 on Cow Creek. These features, alongside natural landmarks like Rapid Ridge and the winding course of the Pond River, illustrate how the physical environment has been adapted for local utility. Genealogists will find interest in the road names, many of which appear to preserve family lineages, such as Walker Ln and Gene Jones Rd.