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2022 Map of Maulden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Burning Springs and Island City anchor this portrait of the Eastern Kentucky hills, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow hollows and winding creek forks. The area is marked by a deep concentration of family burying grounds, such as the Reynolds Cem near Maulden and the Ball Cem further south, illustrating a pattern of multi-generational settlement long after the region's initial development. Transport routes like State Hwy 1350 follow the natural contours of the land, connecting small hamlets like Sourwood and Chestnutburg.

Water plays a central role in the geography, with Sexton Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Sexton Cr and Bacon Roost Br, carving through the terrain. The presence of Silvermine Ridge and Boggs Flat suggests a geography that remains focused on rural homesteads and local agriculture. This survey provides a precise account of the cultural landmarks and natural features that characterize the intersection of Jackson, Owsley, and Clay counties.