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2013 Map of Paint Lick

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Paint Lick sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the namesake Paint Lick Cr meanders through the boundary between Garrard and Madison counties. This modern topographic study reveals a rural Kentucky community defined by its winding waterways and significant topographic rises, such as Graveyard Hill and Button Lick Knob. The network of local roads, including Old Railroad Grade Rd, preserves the memory of former transport corridors that once linked settlements like Lowell and Manse to the larger regional economy.

In the southern reaches, the terrain becomes more varied around Cartersville, where the presence of the Cartersville Airport and prominent landmarks like Pine Knob and Narrow Gap define the local geography. The map traces the intricate drainage patterns of the E Fork Drakes Cr and Fall Lick, illustrating how the upland knobs and gaps have historically dictated the placement of farms and small settlements.