2019 Map of Artemus

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a winding path through this Knox County landscape, anchoring a series of small riverside settlements including Artemus, Himyar, and Flat Lick. This area in southeastern Kentucky is characterized by its deep hollows and creek-fed valleys, where family names and local history are preserved in dozens of small burial grounds like Hammond Cem and Binghamtown Cem. The transportation corridor follows the river valley and the Cumberland Gap Pkwy, connecting the larger hub of Barbourville to the outlying communities of Trosper and Tinsley. This survey captures the intricate network of hollows such as Hogpen Hollow and Possum Hollow, revealing how the topography dictated the layout of homesteads and winding roads like Old Stinking Creek Rd. The boundary with Bell County is visible in the southeastern quadrant, marking the transition toward Pine Mountain.