2019 Map of Vanceburg

About this map

Vanceburg serves as the focal point of this Lewis County landscape, situated on the southern bank of the Ohio River. The terrain is defined by narrow bottoms like Kennedys Bottom and Irish Bottom along the water, giving way to the high elevations of Alum Rock Ridge and Slate Point. The southern portion of the map follows the winding path of Kinniconick Creek through a complex network of hollows, including Puncheon Camp Hollow and Backbone Hollow. Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through numerous burial sites, such as Sandy Springs Cem and Adams Cem. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of local creeks, with the community of Kinniconick appearing at the junction of KY 59 and the creek that shares its name, illustrating the enduring relationship between transport routes and natural watercourses in the region.