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2016 Map of Vernon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Cumberland River winds through this section of Monroe and Cumberland counties, carving dramatic features such as Turkey Neck Bend and Salt Lick Bend. The river’s path defines the local geography, creating isolated pockets of land like Stallcup Island and dictating the placement of settlements like Blythe, Coe, and Otia. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and hollows, including Cloyd Ridge and Pruitt Ridge, which separate the various creek valleys.

Local history is preserved in numerous family burial grounds scattered across the landscape, such as Kirkpatrick Cem, Gee Cem, and Bailey Cem. Small communities like Meshack and Vernon serve as focal points for the rural road network, which includes descriptively named routes like Otia-Blythe Rd and Riverside Dr. The map also identifies a Natural Tunnel in the northern hills, a distinctive geological landmark in this karst-influenced region of Kentucky.