2013 Map of Petroleum

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Scottsville anchors the northern portion of this Kentucky-Tennessee borderland, showing the development of the county seat as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map traces a landscape defined by narrow creek valleys and distinct hollows, such as Wagoner Hollow and Cider Press Hollow, where local agriculture and small settlements have persisted for generations. Moving south from the city, the terrain transitions into the smaller rural hubs of Petroleum and Rodemer, while Forest Springs and Barefoot occupy the southern reaches. Family-named sites like Nancy Cem and Old Carter Cem provide essential data for genealogical research, situated near winding waterways like Trammel Cr and the W Bays Fork. The network of backroads connects these dispersed communities, illustrating the enduring spatial pattern of Allen County's rural life.