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2022 Map of Milo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Milo and the neighboring settlements of Inez and Stidham occupy a landscape defined by the convergence of the Lawrence, Martin, and Johnson county lines. The geography is characterized by intricate dendritic drainage patterns, where local life follows the courses of waterways like Rockhouse Fork and Fannins Br. Notable landmarks including the Castle School and the Hammond Cem provide specific points of interest for those researching the social and educational fabric of these mountain communities.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by the Martin County Lake and Curtis Crum Reservoir. Transportation routes like State Hwy 1690 and Rockcastle Rd thread through the hollows, connecting smaller localities such as Peach Orchard and Job. The terrain varies from the level ground of Johnson Bottom to prominent heights like Peach Orchard Knob, illustrating the classic Appalachian topography of eastern Kentucky.