2019 Map of Vernon

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a sweeping path through this portion of Monroe County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and deep hollows. Small riverfront communities and inland hamlets like Vernon, Meshack, and Otia are connected by a network of winding roads that follow the natural topography, such as Turkey Neck Bend Rd and Meredith Creek Rd. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations including Cloyd Ridge and Pruitt Ridge, while the river itself features distinctive landmarks like Stallcup Island and Salt Lick Bend. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the scattered family cemeteries, including the Kirkpatrick Cem, Gee Cem, and Stephens Cem, which mark the long-standing settlement of the hollows and ridge-lines that define this Kentucky river country.