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2022 Map of Louisa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Point marks the confluence of the Tug River and the Levisa Fork to form the Big Sandy River, a natural boundary between Kentucky and West Virginia. This region is defined by deep river valleys and high ridges like Pine Ridge and Bromley Ridge, where numerous small settlements and family cemeteries are tucked into the hollows. The town of Louisa serves as a hub for the area, featuring landmarks like the Lawrence County Judicial Center and Tower Hill.

Rail transport via CSX Transportation follows the riverbanks, connecting industrial points such as Torchlight and Saltpetre. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named burial grounds, including Greenlawn, Preece, and Bartram cemeteries. The terrain is crisscrossed by namesake hollows like Stonecoal Hollow and Castle Hollow, reflecting the local history of resource extraction and small-scale farming in the Appalachian foothills.