2022 Map of Canoe

About this map

The Middle Fork Kentucky River and North Fork Kentucky River dominate this landscape, carving through the dense hollows of Breathitt Co and Perry Co. Small settlements like Canoe and Shoulderblade follow the winding creek beds, connected by a network of local routes such as State Hwy 1110 and Bowlings Creek Rd. The map reveals a deeply personal history of the region through numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Hounshell Cem, Elisha Gross Cem, and the White and Francis Cem. In the southeastern corner, the community of Wolf Coal reflects the industrial heritage of the coalfields. The topography is defined by intricate drainage patterns like Onionpen Hollow and Pigeonroost Hollow, illustrating the complex relationship between the Kentucky river systems and the isolated hollows that have long hosted these Appalachian communities.