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2011 Map of Rushing Bay

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rushing Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Kentucky Lake dominates this landscape, where the inundated valleys of the Tennessee River basin create a complex shoreline of deep inlets and points. Along the western shore, the settlement of Boatwright sits near the head of Hooper Hollow, surrounded by numerous family burial grounds like McDaniel Cemetery and Lone Oak Cemetery that testify to the long-standing community roots in Calloway County. The eastern shore is characterized by recreational and conservation spaces, including the Rushing Creek Campground and the Jones Creek Day Use Area.

Tracing the waterways reveals historical remnants of the area's geography, such as Laura Furnace Creek and West Fork Laura Furnace Creek, names that hint at the region's earlier industrial history. The terrain is a network of ridges and hollows, from Kirk Ridge to Hicks Hollow, interspersed with legacy sites like Cedar Bluff and the Blood River Bar. For the family historian, the high density of small cemeteries, including Turkey Creek Cemetery and Banner Cemetery, provides a detailed geographic record of local heritage along the lake's edge.