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2013 Map of Morganfield

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Morganfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Morganfield serves as the central hub of this Union County landscape, where a dense network of local streets like E McElroy St and E Spalding St meet regional routes. The surrounding terrain is defined by complex water management and distinct landforms, featuring the Higinson Henry Wildlife Area and the waters of Mortons Lake. To the south and east, the topography rises into the Chalybeate Hills and Sulphur Spring Hills, while the western reaches transition into the low-lying Cypress Flats.

A network of drainage features, including Wathen Ditch and Higginson Ditch, illustrates the agricultural engineering required for this region. Smaller settlements and historic crossroads such as Chapman, Hamner, and Harding are connected by family-named thoroughfares like Tina Waggener Rd and Jim Veatch Rd. The presence of the Breckinridge Center to the east adds a modern institutional layer to this traditional Kentucky farming and woodland landscape.