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2022 Map of Saloma

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Saloma and the surrounding rural communities of Taylor County are situated within a complex network of ridges and creek valleys, where the landscape is defined by the high ground of Muldraugh Hill and Willowtown Hill. This 2022 survey documents a long-established agricultural pattern of small settlements like White Rose, Durhamtown, and Willowtown, each connected by narrow ridge-top roads and winding valley routes. The drainage of Big Pitman Cr and Middle Pitman Cr dictates the local topography, creating the deeply dissected terrain characteristic of this central Kentucky region.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of several community landmarks, including Saint Matthews Cem, Kerr Cem, and Mount Washington Cem. The presence of Sullivan School Rd and Mount Carmel Church Rd suggests the historical importance of local institutions in organizing the rural landscape. Water resources such as Ferrill Reservoir and Porter Reservoir underscore the transition from the older era of Muldraughs Mill Cr to modern water management needs.