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2022 Map of Shady Grove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The boundary between Crittenden and Caldwell Counties runs diagonally through this landscape, dividing a region defined by complex ridges and numerous family-named cemeteries. Small rural centers like Shady Grove and Creswell anchor the eastern half of the map, while Tribune and Enon sit in the west and south. The terrain is notably rugged, marked by prominent elevations such as Schoolhouse Knob, Pickens Hill, and the dramatic Buzzard Roost Bluff overlooking Pickens Spring.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the high density of burial grounds, including the Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Olive Branch Cemetery, and Lowery Cemetery. The drainage pattern is intricate, with Piney Creek and Donaldson Creek serving as primary watercourses. This survey provides a modern view of a traditional Kentucky landscape where local roads like Flynn Ferry Rd and Piney Creek School Rd still trace the paths of early settlement infrastructure.