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2022 Map of Sitka

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sitka and Chandlerville anchor this detailed study of the highly dissected terrain where Johnson Co meets Lawrence Co. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and branches, such as Broad Hollow and Barn Hollow, which historically dictated the winding path of local infrastructure. Small, family-named settlements like Sip, Kerz, and Winifred are tucked into the valley floors, connected by narrow roads that follow the natural contours of the land.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family burial grounds, including the Marvin Sparks Cem, Wheeler Cem, and the Pack and Chandler Cem near the center of the quadrangle. The presence of Lettered Rocks near Burchett Hollow suggests a landscape with distinctive local landmarks that served as reference points for generations of residents. The drainage patterns of Brushy Cr and Meadow Fork further illustrate how the geography shaped the early development and rural character of this Kentucky region.