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2019 Map of Load

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Load
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tygarts Creek winds through this deeply carved landscape in Greenup County, creating a central corridor for the local settlements of Lynn and Load. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows, including Hungry Hollow, Big Hollow, and the aptly named Haunted Hollow Rd. Historically, the area shows a clear pattern of small-scale agriculture and transit along the creek bottoms, while the surrounding ridges like Bays Ridge remained dominated by timber and steep topography.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds scattered across the hills, such as Waring Cem and Heineman Cem. The road network follows the natural drainage of the land, with routes like Coal Branch Rd and Sugar Camp Rd hinting at the traditional industries of the region. This 2019 survey captures the persistent rural character of northeastern Kentucky, where isolated communities like Beechy are connected by narrow roads following the winding course of Beechy Creek.