2022 Map of Kirksey

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide cuts through this portion of western Kentucky, separating the drainage systems of the W Fork Clarks River from the smaller creeks that flow westward toward the Mississippi. This rural landscape is defined by its small crossroads settlements, including Backusburg, Kirksey, and Coldwater, each serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community. The map reveals a dense network of family and community history, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as the Scherffius Cem and Collie Cem scattered across the uplands.