2013 Map of Millerstown

About this map

The Nolin River winds through this rural Kentucky landscape, dictating the placement of settlements and river-dependent sites like Wheelers Mill and Broad Ford. The area around Millerstown is defined by its deep historical roots, evidenced by numerous family and community burial grounds such as Carbytown Cem and the Copelin Cemetery. The geography is marked by distinctive terrain features including Bush Bend, Joyce Island, and the elevated Buzzard Ridge. Local navigation follows a network of named hollows and ridges, from Copelin Valley to Akers Valley, where small crossroads like Spurrier and Lone Oak served as central points for the surrounding agricultural community. The map reveals a high density of small-scale water features like Sinking Fork and Slab Camp Cr, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the region.