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2016 Map of Nevelsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Nevelsville sits amidst a deeply dissected landscape where the Big South Fork Cumberland River carves through the sandstone plateaus of southern Kentucky. This 2016 survey captures a region defined by its numerous family graveyards and named geological landmarks. Genealogists can trace lineage through sites like the Gran Young Graveyard, Jonesville Cem, and several Keith Cem locations associated with the local Keith family.

The rugged geography is marked by distinctive cliffs and formations such as Natural Arch, Pinnacle Rock, and Hens Nest Cliff. Much of the territory falls within the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Historical transport and small-scale settlement patterns are evident near Morton Station and along the winding Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cem, highlighting the deep-rooted rural character of McCreary and Wayne counties.