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2010 Map of Parrot

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Thomas Mill stands as a notable landmark along the lower reaches of Moores Creek, highlighting the legacy of local industry in this part of Kentucky. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the South Fork Rockcastle River and the Middle Fork Rockcastle River, creating a network of ridges and hollows that historically dictated settlement patterns. Small communities like Parrot, Cornette, and Peoples are scattered throughout, often centered around family-named infrastructure and early roads.

Genealogists can trace deep local roots through several burial grounds, including Mount Zion Cemetery, Lear Cemetery, and Nelson Cemetery. The presence of Indian Ridge and names like Pigeon Roost Branch and Wolf Pen Branch offer a window into the natural history and early subsistence patterns of the region. The map also records numerous local thoroughfares such as Victory-Greenmount Rd and Howard McQueen Rd, which connect the isolated hamlets and farmsteads.