2022 Map of Kirksville

About this map

Kirksville and the surrounding rural communities of Cottonburg and Hackley anchor this detailed study of the Central Kentucky landscape. The topography is defined by the winding course of Silver Creek and the long, high ridges of Jolly Ridge and Nina Ridge, which dictate the placement of local roads and family-named landmarks. The border between Madison Co and Garrard Co bisects the terrain, tracing through farm lanes and creek beds. For genealogists and local historians, the abundance of small family burial grounds is particularly significant, including the Salem Church Cem, Gilead Cem, and Kinnard Cem. These sites, alongside settlements like Happy Landing and Nina, reflect a pattern of development where social and spiritual life followed the natural drainage of Point Lick Creek and its many branches.