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2010 Map of Shady Grove

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Shady Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Shady Grove and the surrounding rural landscapes of Crittenden County are defined by a complex network of named branches and ridges. The terrain transitions from the heights of The Pinnacle and Schoolhouse Knob in the west toward the drainages of Piney Creek and Donaldson Creek in the south. This area is characterized by several small, established communities like Creswell and Enon, which are connected by a web of local roads such as Flynn Ferry Rd and Nunn Switch Rd.

Family names are deeply etched into the topography through numerous cemeteries and distinctive landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Olive Branch Cemetery, Travis Cemetery, and Pickens Cemetery, or trace family ties to features like McChesney Hill, Polk Hill, and Bellers Hollow. The map provides a detailed view of the regional hydrography, from Pickens Spring to the winding course of West Fork Donaldson Creek, illustrating the traditional land divisions and settlement patterns that have shaped this portion of Kentucky.