2013 Map of Olney

About this map

Tradewater River winds through the eastern portion of this landscape, forming the backdrop for the small settlements of Olney and Needmore. The terrain is defined by a dense network of bluffs and hollows, including Paddy Bluff, Barnes Bluff, and Stillhouse Hollow, indicating a history of timber and perhaps smaller-scale agricultural operations. To the south, the Western Kentucky Parkway cuts a modern path near Lewistown and Midway, contrasting with the winding local roads that trace the older ridges. Family and local history are etched into the names of landmarks like Creekmur Bridge and Cottonpatch Hill. The prevalence of named hollows such as Buzzard Rock Hollow and Happy Hollow suggests a rugged topography where early development was concentrated along the creeks, including Flynn Fork and Elk Cr.