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2022 Map of Belfry

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Belfry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The steep topography of Pike County defines this region, where communities like Belfry and Stone are nestled along the narrow valleys of Pond Cr. The drainage pattern of the Meathouse Fork and Rockhouse Fork creates a labyrinth of named hollows, such as Grigger Hollow and Octavia Hollow, which have historically served as the primary sites for family homesteads and local infrastructure.

Genealogists can find numerous burial sites throughout the rugged terrain, including the Deskins Family Cem and Stanley Cem. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by transportation corridors like Pigeon Roost Rd and the path of the Pinson Fork. This contemporary survey preserves the names of small settlements like Sharondale, Huddy, and McVeigh, reflecting the enduring coal-country settlement patterns of eastern Kentucky.