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2010 Map of Waterview

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Waterview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cumberland River sweeps through this section of southern Kentucky, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural hubs and historical river access points. Small settlements such as Waterview, Leslie, and Arat are linked by a network of winding county roads like Bull Ridge Rd and Dixie Hollow Rd, reflecting a traditional agricultural and residential pattern that persists into the early 21st century. The map highlights significant genealogical landmarks, including Branham Cemetery, Ellington Cemetery, and Newby Cemetery, which serve as quiet markers of the area's long-settled families.

Prominent terrain features like Rocky Point Ridge and Bull Ridge provide a vertical backdrop to the bottomlands of Marrowbone Creek and the riverbanks at Whites Bottom. The historical significance of river crossings is preserved through labels like Cloyds Landing and Oliver Ferry, illustrating how the waterway served as a vital transit corridor before modern infrastructure. From the high elevation at Cumberland Overlook to the secluded reaches of Purgatory Hollow, the survey documents a deeply ingrained connection between the community and the winding geography of the Cumberland valley.