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2019 Map of Magnolia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The community of Magnolia and the nearby settlement of Mount Sherman define this rural landscape where Larue, Hart, and Green Counties meet. This terrain is carved by an intricate network of waterways, including Pottinger Cr, Lynn Camp Cr, and Walters Cr, which dictate the winding paths of the local road system. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, such as the Mount Tabor Church Cem, Dezarn Cem, and Russell Cem, which provide specific points of reference for local family histories.

Industrial and transportation history is visible in the presence of the S L and N Tpke and roads like Slayton Mill Rd and Aetna Furnace Rd, hinting at former centers of rural commerce and early trade routes. The map illustrates a deeply dissected landscape where ridges and hollows separate named branches such as Brushy Fork and Lindy Cr, preserving the spatial layout of central Kentucky's uplands.