2019 Map of Bighill

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The Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the eastern landscape of this Kentucky quadrangle, where the borders of Madison, Rockcastle, and Jackson Counties converge. This high-elevation terrain is defined by prominent knobs and ridges such as Pinnacle Knob, Joe Lick Knob, and Indian Ft Mtn, creating a series of deep hollows like Baker Hollow and Davis Hollow. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Muddy Creek and Red Lick Cr cutting through the uplands, while the Owsley Fork Reservoir and Berea City Lakes provide significant water storage for the region. Small settlements like Bighill, Morrill, and Dreyfus serve as historical anchors along the local road network. Genealogists can find several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Hardin Cem, Cox Cem, and Red Lick Cem, which remain as markers of the rural communities established in these Appalachian foothills.