2016 Map of Barthell SW

About this map

The Big South Fork Cumberland River carves a deep path through the borderlands of Tennessee and Kentucky, anchoring a landscape defined by significant topographic relief and protected wilderness. This 2016 survey highlights the intersection of the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, where intricate drainage systems like No Business Cr and Parch Corn Cr feed into the central waterway. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote family landmarks such as Terry Cem and Slavens Cem, situated on high ground away from the river’s edge. The map captures the prominent geologic formations of the region, specifically the Twin Arches, and traces the high elevation points of Hatfield Ridge and Fork Ridge that dictate the area's movement and historical settlement patterns.