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2022 Map of Blackey

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Blackey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Blackey and Letcher sit at the southern edge of this study of eastern Kentucky's coal country, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Kentucky River. The map documents a deeply dissected terrain of narrow hollows and steep ridges, such as Dikson Mtn, that have long shaped the settlement patterns of Knott and Letcher counties. Smaller communities like Carbon Glow, Jeremiah, and Carcassonne are reached by winding roads like Carcassonne Rd and State Hwy 2036.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including the James D Caudill Cem near Bull Cr and the Gibson Cem in Sackett. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the waters of Carr Fork and its numerous tributaries, including Breeding Creek and Little Carr Fork. Landmarks like Apple Rock and Horseshoe Bend serve as natural navigational points within this complex network of creeks and branches.