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2010 Map of Lucas

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lucas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Barren River Lake dominates this portion of Barren County, its branching shoreline creating a complex geography of peninsulas and landings. The massive Barren River Dam near Finney anchors the southwestern corner, while the narrow channel at The Narrows serves as a central bottleneck for the reservoir. Small unincorporated communities like Lucas, Beckton, and Rocky Hill sit on the higher ground surrounding the water, connected by a network of winding roads named for local families and early landmarks, such as Steam Mill Rd and Powell Cemetery Rd.

Genealogists can find historical burial sites such as the Allen Cemetery and Henderson Cemetery, which remain as markers of the rural landscape before and after the reservoir's creation. The map captures the balance between recreational development, seen in sites like Beaver Creek Boat Ramp and Baileys Point Boat Ramp, and the persistence of older settlements like Railton and Red Cross in the northern agricultural uplands.