2010 Map of Belfry

About this map

Belfry and the surrounding hollows of eastern Kentucky are defined by a complex network of narrow valleys and winding creeks, where small settlements like Pinsonfork and McAndrews occupy the limited level ground between steep ridges. The drainage of Meathouse Fork and Rockhouse Fork dictates the path of local life and travel, branching into numerous named draws such as Octavia Hollow and Grigger Hollow. This landscape is deeply tied to family lineage, as evidenced by several private burial grounds including the Deskins Family Cemetery and the W J May Cemetery. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks such as the Canada Knob Lookout Tower, providing a panoramic vantage over the dense forest canopy. The arrangement of coal-era hamlets like Stone and Huddy illustrates the persistence of tight-knit communities within the rugged geography of the Cumberland Plateau.