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2016 Map of Millerstown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Millerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Nolin River meanders sharply through the central landscape of this Kentucky quadrangle, where the borders of Hardin, Grayson, and Hart counties converge. Small settlements like Millerstown, Lacon, and Broad Ford are distributed across a terrain defined by deep valleys and prominent ridges, including Akers Valley and Buzzard Ridge. The river's winding path creates distinctive landforms such as Bush Bend and Joyce Island, reflecting the influence of the local hydrography on historical land use and travel.

Genealogists and local historians can find a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Phillips Cem, Wooden Cem, and Copelin Cem. The presence of Wheelers Mill on a sharp bend of the river indicates the area's legacy of water-powered industry. The map's network of backroads, such as Old Buzzard Roost Rd and Downs School Rd, provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure connecting these community centers and family landmarks.