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2016 Map of Smith Mills

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Smith Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Smith Mills and Hitesville anchor this western Kentucky landscape where the fertile bottomlands meet the meandering bends of the Ohio River. The geography is defined by a complex network of waterways, including Highland Creek and numerous wetlands such as Fishtrap Slough, Hogan Slough, and Hoagland Slough. These drainage patterns reflect the low-lying character of the Henderson and Union County border, punctuated by the rise of the Cabell Hills and Cape Hills.

Genealogical researchers will find significant markers of local history at Smith Mills Cem and Burbanks Cem. The rural road system, including Smith Mills Rd and Hitesville Rd, connects long-standing family landmarks and agricultural hubs. From the expansive Diamond Island in the river to the secluded Burbanks Lakes, the map details a region where the proximity to the river has dictated the placement of settlements and the names of geographic features for generations.