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2013 Map of Symsonia

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Symsonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Symsonia and the surrounding agricultural lands of Graves and McCracken Counties are defined by the winding course of the Clarks River and its branches. This 2013 survey details the small communities of Hardmoney, Dogwood, and Kaler, connected by a network of rural routes such as Salem Church Rd and Clarks River Cemetery Rd. The landscape is notably dense with family and community burial grounds, including the Mcclure Cem and Boaz Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Kentucky.

Water management and transportation infrastructure are prominent features, evidenced by the Blizzard Ponds Drainage Canal and crossings like Carters Mill Bridge and Sheehan Bridge. The presence of the West Kentucky Airpark near Oaks indicates the modern utility of the land, while older place names like Shady Grove and Freemont anchor the map in its regional history. Significant topographic features like Surrett Hill and the basin of Horseshoe Pond provide a clear view of the area's hydrology and natural drainage patterns.