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2016 Map of Billows

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Billows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rockcastle River flows through this corner of Kentucky, carving a complex landscape across the borders of Pulaski, Laurel, and Rockcastle counties. The terrain is characterized by deep hollows and prominent ridges like Kincade Ridge and Cromer Ridge, much of which is preserved within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Small settlements and naming conventions reflect a long history of local habitation, with clusters of activity found at Squib, Billows, and Pongo.

Family history is deeply rooted in the land here, evidenced by secluded burial grounds such as Whitaker Cem near the river and Phelps Cem further north. The infrastructure of the area is largely defined by rural routes like Price Valley Rd and London Rd, which connect these dispersed mountain communities. The presence of the Chestnut Knolls Airport near Poison Honey Fork shows the modern adaptation of this traditional landscape.