2013 Map of Alcorn

About this map

Alcorn and its neighboring communities in Jackson County are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges where the Appalachian foothills meet the central Kentucky landscape. This 2013 survey documents a deeply ingrained rural settlement pattern, where small hamlets like Hisel, Indian Spring, and Locust Branch follow the winding courses of Red Lick Cr and Rock Lick Cr. The presence of Locust Branch School Rd and Daniel Cemetery Rd points to the long-standing family foundations of these communities, while landmarks such as Powells Mill reflect a historical reliance on the local water systems. High points like Happy Top Mountain and Chrisman Mountain overlook Sinking Valley, a notable geological feature where the terrain drops away into the namesake drainage. The map provides a detailed view of the modern road network, including Kenneth Rose Rd and Luther Davidson Rd, which connect the isolated ridges of Durham Ridge to the flatter reaches of Blanton Flats.