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2022 Map of Riverside

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Barren River and the Green River defines this landscape in Kentucky, where the Butler and Warren county lines meet amidst a series of prominent ridges and bends. The rugged geography is characterized by named elevations like Hogback Ridge, Pisgah Ridge, and the distinct Roans Knob, which tower over the winding watercourses. Settlement patterns here follow the high ground and river valleys, with small clusters at Riverside, Horsemill, and Jetson connected by rural routes such as Richardsville Rd.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, as evidenced by a high density of rural burial grounds including the Noah Johnson Cem, Fanny Rone Cem, and Peyton Phelps Cem. The presence of landmarks such as Marcum Bluff and Sproul Bend reflects the area's river-dependent history, while churches like the Riverside Christian Church Cem and Cole Chapel Cem served as the primary social anchors for these dispersed farming and timber communities.