2016 Map of Petroleum

About this map

Scottsville anchors the northern reaches of this survey, where the rolling Kentucky landscape transitions into a network of deeply etched hollows and creek beds. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Trammel Cr and Rough Cr, creating a complex topography that dictated the placement of small rural communities like Petroleum and Rodemer. The southern portion of the map straddles the state line into Tennessee, where the remote settlement of Barefoot sits near the confluence of Florida Cr and Dry Br. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting several family-named landmarks and secluded burial sites such as Nancy Cem and the Old Carter Cem. The naming of Emma Cook Hollow and Wagoner Hollow further suggests a landscape deeply connected to its early inhabitants, while the presence of Steenbergen Spring highlights the importance of natural water sources in this border region.