2016 Map of Madison

About this map

The Little Coal River and its major forks define the settlement patterns of central Boone County, where the towns of Madison and Danville serve as a primary hub. The landscape is characterized by narrow valleys and steep ridges, such as Workman Knob, with communities like South Madison and Washington Heights following the winding course of Spruce Fork. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern transportation network, including the Benjamin Price Bridge and the LT Darwin K Kyle Memorial Bridge, which facilitate travel across the river system. Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds scattered throughout the hollows, including the Vandelinde Cem, Riley Hill Cem, and Gomez Cem. These small cemeteries, along with larger sites like Memory Gardens and Boone Memorial Park, document the long-standing family lineages in coal country settlements like Ridgeview, Uneeda, and Quinland.