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2022 Map of Knifley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Knifley and the surrounding Adair County uplands are defined by the intricate finger-like extensions of Green River Lake, where the impounded waters of Casey Creek and the Green River branch into deep hollows. This 2022 survey illustrates a landscape of high ridges and narrow valleys, where small settlements like Purdy, Christine, and Ella are connected by a network of winding ridge-top roads. The terrain is notably dissected, featuring landmarks such as Hovious Ridge, Robinson Ridge, and Camel Ridge.

Genealogists will find several family and community burial sites across this landscape, including Parker Chapel Cem, Absher Cem, and Damron Cem. The map also highlights the eastern edge of the lake at Neatsville, where the Green River Above the Lake Trail follows the river's transition into the reservoir. This modern data set provides a clear view of the interface between protected recreational waters and the enduring rural communities of central Kentucky.