The S Fork Kentucky River winds through the heart of this Owsley County landscape, anchoring the regional hub of Booneville. The settlement pattern follows the narrow creek valleys, with several named community enclaves such as Pleasant Neighborhood, Elk Lick Neighborhood, and Sugar Camp Neighborhood established along the hillsides. Local history is deeply embedded in the family-named landmarks and resting places that dot the terrain, including Pendergrass Cem, Shepherd Cem, and Mcintosh Cem.
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1891 · Manchester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Beattyville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Tallega
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Beattyville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Heidelberg
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Oneida
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Cowcreek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Mistletoe
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Booneville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Sturgeon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000