Knob Lick and Sulphur Well anchor this portion of Metcalfe County, characterized by a complex network of small settlements and family-named roads. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the South Fork Little Barren River, which is fed by numerous tributaries such as Knob Lick Cr, Sulphur Cr, and the notably named Ten Acre Br. Genealogists will find significant value in the location of rural burial sites like Buck Hill Cem and Nunn Cem, alongside small communities like Savoyard, Wisdom, and Echo. The road system, including Sulphur Well Knob Lick Rd and Hiseville-Center Rd, illustrates the historical connectivity between these agricultural hubs. Distinctive hydrological features like Big Blue Spring further mark the terrain, providing insight into the local water sources that likely influenced early settlement patterns in this Kentucky region.
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1935 · Horse Cave
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Horse Cave
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Sulphur Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Temple Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Edmonton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Summer Shade
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Exie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Center
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · East Fork
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000