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2022 Map of Lamasco

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lamasco and the surrounding borderlands of Lyon and Trigg Counties center on a landscape deeply shaped by the waters of Lake Barkley. The topography is defined by the winding drainages of Shelly Cr, Hurricane Cr, and McNabb Creek, which feed into the primary reservoir. Modern residential developments like Rockcastle Shores and Blue Water Estates sit in close proximity to foundational historical sites, illustrating the region's shift from a rural industrial hub to a lakefront community.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family-named burial grounds across these hills, including the Jacob Lady Merrick Cem, Sugar Jim Mitchell Cem, and the Cunningham Trigg Furnace Cem. The inclusion of Trigg Furnace points to the area's 19th-century iron-working heritage, while numerous country sanctuaries like Lamasco Baptist Church and Hurricane Church remain as enduring local landmarks amidst the timbered ridges and hollows.