2019 Map of Blackwater

About this map

The Laurel River and its numerous tributaries, including Blackwater Cr and Robinson Cr, define the drainage of this portion of Laurel, Clay, and Knox Counties. This landscape is characterized by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural settlements, reflecting a long-standing pattern of dispersed mountain communities. The northern territory is traversed by major corridors like the Hal Rogers Pky and E Daniel Boone Pkwy, while the interior remains accessible via winding roads such as Manchester Rd. Notable landmarks like Cut Off Knob and Cave Rock rise above the valleys, marking the physical boundaries between communities. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource for locating ancestral resting places, including the Pilgrims Rest Cem, Camp Ground Cem, and Merrimac Cem, many of which are tucked away near small creek branches like Hooppole Cr and Muddylut Cr.