2013 Map of Bledsoe

About this map

Lewis Creek and Napier sit within the hollows and mountain gaps of Harlan County, where the settlement pattern follows the drainage of Greasy Cr and Laurel Fork. The landscape is defined by its deep connectivity to the terrain, with family-named hollows like Jericho Hollow, Eastep Hollow, and Richland Hollow providing the primary geographical framework for local residents. The distribution of numerous small burial grounds, such as Huff Cem and Green Hill Cem, alongside the Harlan County Forestry Camp, points to a long-established rural community structure in this part of Kentucky. Transport is dictated by the geology, with routes like W HWY 221 navigating through Hazard Gap, while more localized access is provided by family-named tracks like Saylor Ln and Mosley Ln. This 2013 survey provides a detailed view of the small settlements at Bledsoe and Rosspoint, showing their continued reliance on the narrow corridors between Gray Mountain and English Spur.