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2010 Map of Morgantown

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Morgantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Morgantown occupies a prominent position on the southern bank of the Green River, serving as a central hub for this portion of Butler County. The landscape is defined by the winding river and its numerous tributaries, including Renfrow Creek and Little Muddy Creek. The region reflects a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by the many family-named cemeteries and landmarks scattered throughout the countryside, such as the Wade Cemetery, Cook Cemetery, and Newton Cemetery.

Smaller settlements like Youngtown, Leetown, and Woodbury are connected by a network of local roads that weave between terrain features like Hagan Shanty Ridge and Deer Lick Hollow. The presence of Hill Haven Memory Gardens and Riverside Cemetery near the town center underscores the long-term settlement of the area. Modern transportation is represented by the Green River Parkway, which cuts through the rural landscape, juxtaposing contemporary infrastructure against the older agricultural and river-based patterns of the region.