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2019 Map of Montpelier

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Montpelier and the surrounding Adair County uplands are defined by a network of ridges and winding waterways where the Cumberland Parkway now cuts through the traditional landscape. High points like Concord Ridge, Bethel Ridge, and Oak Grove Ridge separate the many hollows and creek beds that feed into the larger drainage of Russell Creek. The settlement pattern follows these natural contours, with small communities such as Gentrys Mill and Ozark situated along historic routes like Russell Springs Rd.

Evidence of the area's rural history is found in the scattered cemeteries and family-named landmarks, such as Wesley Cem near Glens Fork. The drainage of Big-Clifty Cr and Little Clifty Cr in the east, along with Wildcat Cave Hollow to the north, illustrates the complex topography of this region. Local transit is managed through a web of named roads including Taylor Ford Rd and Allen Schoolhouse Rd, reflecting the long-standing connection between these agrarian Kentucky settlements.