2022 Map of Big Creek

About this map

Big Creek and Bear Branch serve as the central landmarks of this mountain landscape, situated at the intersection of the Hal Rogers Pky and local routes. The settlement pattern follows the narrow creek valleys, with communities like Eriline and Peabody clustered along the Red Bird River. For those researching family history, Roberts Cem is a documented landmark near the junction of Bear Br and Cold Spring Br. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and narrow bottoms, with names like Flat Woods and Trace Ridge providing a sense of the local topography. Long-distance recreation is evident through the Redbird Crest Trl, which winds across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map also delineates the high ridges that form the political boundaries between Clay, Perry, and Leslie counties.