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2013 Map of Vanceburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vanceburg serves as the focal point of this Lewis County riverfront survey, where the Ohio River dictates the local geography and historical transport patterns. The landscape is characterized by its numerous "bottoms" and "hollows," such as Irish Bottom and Finger Board Hollow, which have long defined the agricultural and residential boundaries of the area. Several river landings, including Ewings Landing and Powers Landing, underscore the importance of the river as a commercial artery.

Inland, the terrain rises sharply into features like Alum Rock Ridge and Slate Point, separated by narrow valleys and creeks. Genealogists will find a wealth of local family markers in the many small burial grounds scattered across the countryside, such as Adams Cem, Holly Cem, and Evans Cem. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the winding path of Kinniconick Cr near the settlement of Kinniconick, illustrating the intricate drainage network of the Kentucky hills.