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2010 Map of Polkville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Barren River meanders across the center of this Kentucky landscape, its winding course defining the layout of rural farm roads and small communities in the early 21st century. The settlement of Hardcastle sits near the river's bend, while the small cluster at Greenhill and the crossroads at Motley anchor the southern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is a network of ridges and river bottoms, interconnected by lanes bearing family names like H E Johnson Rd and Ben Thomas Rd, suggesting generations of local landholding.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds, including Kimbrough Cemetery, Petty Cemetery, and Thomas Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the agricultural uplands. To the east, the Iron Bridge vicinity marks a significant river crossing point where Iron Bridge Rd meets the water. Along the western edge, the confluence of Drakes Creek with the river highlights the importance of these waterways to the region's geographic identity.