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2022 Map of Polkville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Polkville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Barren River winds through a landscape defined by small rural hubs and an extensive network of family cemeteries in this part of Warren County. Settlements like Gotts, Hardcastle, and Polkville serve as central points in a terrain marked by numerous burial grounds that provide deep genealogical value, such as the Gaines - Smith - Parker - Wheeler Cem and Mount Tabor Cem. The presence of many church-affiliated sites, including the Berea Christian Church Cem and Bethel United Methodist Church Cem, suggests a long-standing community structure built around local congregations.

Waterways like Drakes Creek and Bays Fork intersect the road network, which includes historic routes like Porter Pike and Scottsville Rd. On the western edge, the outskirts of Bowling Green begin to appear, showing the transition from the dense residential developments of the city to the agricultural and woodlot patterns of the surrounding countryside. This topographic study captures the area's mix of modern expansion and preserved local heritage.