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2022 Map of Union City

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Union City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Union City and Doylesville anchor this survey of rural Madison County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Kentucky River and its numerous tributaries. The terrain transitions from the river lowlands to prominent rises such as Mill Dam Hill and Cane Spring Hill, reflecting a classic Kentucky upland topography. This area is characterized by a dense network of family-named roads, including Walker Parke Rd and Ralph Parks West Rd, which follow the ridges and creek valleys.

Water plays a central role in the geography, with Muddy Creek and East Fork Otter Creek carving distinct paths through the countryside. The presence of Jordan Hill Farm Airport indicates the continued agricultural and private aviation utility of the land. For researchers, the map provides a clear view of how modern rural settlements align with traditional waterways like Stony Run and Rocky Lick, preserving the spatial logic of older homesteads and farmsteads.