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2016 Map of Switzer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kentucky River loops through the western edge of this landscape, carving deep bends like O'Nan Bend near Lecompte Bottom. The interior is defined by the winding course of Elkhorn Creek, which supports a history of water-powered industry at sites like Peaks Mill and Tacketts Mill. These small industrial hubs once anchored the rural economy of Franklin and Owen counties, providing essential services to nearby residents in Swallowfield and Elmville.

Local history and genealogy are well-documented through landmarks such as the Switzer Covered Bridge and sacred sites like Peaks Mill Church Cem and Grugin Cem. The map illustrates a complex network of ridgelines and hollows, including Vernon Ridge and Union Ridge, which shaped the placement of early travel routes like McDonald Ferry Rd and Steele Branch Rd. This topographic detail captures the persistent rural character of these Kentucky communities.