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2019 Map of Panola

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Panola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The boundary between Estill and Madison Counties divides this landscape of sharp ridges and winding creeks southeast of the Kentucky River. Small agricultural settlements like Winston, Panola, and Witt anchor the local road network, while the upland terrain is defined by prominent features such as Trotting Ridge, Turpin Ridge, and Pea Ridge. The topography is deeply carved by watercourses including Drowning Creek, Crooked Cr, and the Hous Fork, creating a complex series of hollows like Dark Hollow that shaped the historical patterns of local travel and land use.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of family burial sites throughout these hills, including the Johnny Richardson Cem, Garrison Cem, and Pea Ridge Johnson Cem. The physical connectivity of the area is highlighted by landmarks such as the Drowning Creek Bridge and roads like Richmond RD and Panola RD. From the heights of Big Round Mtn to the southern peaks of Preacher Estes Mtn and Zion Mtn, this map provides a clear record of the rural communities and geographical landmarks of central Kentucky.