2016 Map of Buckhorn

About this map

Buckhorn lies at the heart of this landscape where the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River winds through the Daniel Boone National Forest. The settlement pattern follows the intricate branching of the waterways and hollows, with communities like Confluence and Gays Creek established at the junctions of creek beds and river bends. The intricate topography is defined by dozens of named drainages, including Lonesome Hollow, Big Groundhog Hollow, and Mill Hollow, suggesting the historic importance of local resources and timber in Perry County. Transportation through the hills is marked by routes such as State Hwy 257 and the remnants of industrial history seen at Old Railroad Rd. To the south, the terrain rises toward Langdon Knob and the river's sharp curve at Opossum Bend, illustrating the isolated, water-dependent nature of these mountain settlements.