2016 Map of Canoe

About this map

The Middle Fork River winds through the hills of Breathitt County, anchoring a series of small riverside and hollow-based settlements in this 2016 survey. Communities like Canoe, Talbert, and Crockettsville are connected by narrow roads that follow the complex topography of the Cumberland Plateau. Much of the southern portion of the map is protected within the Daniel Boone National Forest, where the terrain is defined by numerous named hollows such as Onionpen Hollow, Jackson Hollow, and Pigeonroost Hollow. Notable landmarks like Nailors Rock and the drainage of Sebastians Branch provide geographical context for this section of eastern Kentucky. The settlement pattern remains closely tied to the watercourses, with places like Whick, Wolf Coal, and Altro situated along the eastern margins and rail routes, reflecting the region's historical reliance on river and valley corridors for transportation.