2013 Map of Blackey

About this map

Blackey and the surrounding hollows of Letcher County are defined by a complex network of creeks and small family settlements. Along the winding Fork Kentucky River, the landscape is dotted with ancestral burial grounds like Dickson Cem and James D Caudill Cem, providing critical landmarks for genealogists. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys of Breeding Cr and Elk Cr, where communities like Carbon Glow and Hot Spot emerged near the coal-rich seams. To the north, Carr Fork Lake dominates the terrain near Littcarr, while Dikson Mountain rises as a prominent peak above Carcassonne. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring rural structure of the Appalachian plateau, where names like Back Hollow and Marshal Branch reflect a deep-rooted local history tied to the land's difficult topography.