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2016 Map of Blackey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Carcassonne and Carbon Glow sit within the hollows and high ridges of the Cumberland Plateau, defining a landscape shaped by coal heritage and deep mountain valleys. This 2016 survey of the Blackey area reveals a topography defined by steep contours and narrow drainages, where settlements like Jeremiah and Redfox follow the winding course of Rockhouse Creek and its many branches. The map includes the northern reach of the Carr Fork Lake reservoir, a significant water body in the northwestern corner that transformed the local geography of the Carr Creek community.

Local history is preserved in numerous family and community landmarks, from the James D Caudill Cem near the slopes of Dikson Mtn to the Horse Mill Point Cem overlooking the valley floor. The geography shows a dense network of local roads and loops, such as the Arthur Adams Loop and Crases Loop Rd, which trace the difficult terrain between the Knott Co and Letcher Co boundary. This map is a detailed record of the Appalachian interior, documenting the specific place names and cemetery locations vital for genealogical research.