2013 Map of Big Creek

About this map

The Red Bird River winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a series of small communities and hollows in Clay County. In the early 21st century, the settlement of Big Creek serves as a primary hub along the river valley, flanked by the residential clusters at Bear Branch and Eriline. The presence of the Roberts Cem near the confluence of Big Cr and the river provides a focal point for genealogical interest, marking a legacy of local families tied to the bottomlands. To the north, the plateau of Flat Woods and the high ground of Newberry Hill overlook a dense network of branches and forks including Jacks Cr and Bullskin Cr. The map details a transition from the river-oriented life at Mouth of Hector to the more interior forest settlements like Peabody and Brutus, illustrating the persistent role of natural topography in shaping Kentucky's mountain communities.