1997 Map of Somerset

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The Somerset municipal area dominates the northwestern portion of this landscape, showing a dense residential and commercial grid that includes the University of Ky Community College and Somerset-Pulaski Co J T Wilson Field. The terrain drops sharply toward the south and east into a labyrinth of narrow valleys and high ridges, including Thunder Struck Knob and Lick Skillet Knob. This topography dictates the settlement patterns, as seen in the small communities of Elihu and Alcalde which follow the winding corridors between the hills. In the south, the deep waters of Lake Cumberland fill the river valley, bordering the community of Burnside. The Southern railway line provides a clear industrial axis, cutting through the terrain and connecting the city to the smaller outlying hamlets. Landmark buildings like the Armory and City Hall ground the urban center, while rural life is marked by numerous family and community landmarks like Peoples Chapel and Antioch Church.