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2022 Map of Savage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sewell Mtn and Copperas Knob dominate the rugged landscape of this border region between Clinton and Wayne Counties. The area is defined by a series of narrow valleys and ridges, such as Duvall Valley and Russell Ridge, where small agricultural settlements like Savage and Rolan took root. The topographic data highlights a deep connection to family and community history, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds including Savage Cem, Irvin Cem, and Beaty Cem.

Industrial and social life historically centered on the water, with Cannons Mill and Jones Mill situated along the winding paths of Smith Cr and Haus Cr. These drainage patterns, including Gap Cr and Koger Cr, dictated the placement of early roads like the Old Monticello Rd, which remains a primary artery through the hills. From the high point of Albany Rock to the lowlands of Beech Bottom, the map records a rural Kentucky landscape shaped by its creeks and knobs.