2016 Map of Carrie

About this map

Hardburly and the surrounding Knott County landscape define this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where narrow valleys dictate the pattern of settlement and transit. The map traces a complex network of hollows and gaps, including Ash Bee Tree Gap and Poplar Gap, which historically served as vital passage points through the steep terrain. Small communities like Emmalena, Fisty, and Ritchie are situated along the winding roads that follow creek beds such as Walkers Branch Rd and Clear Fork Rd. The geography here is marked by deep incisions like Meadowbrook Hollow and Lowerfield Hollow, illustrating the intricate drainage system of the Kentucky coalfields. These labels provide a high level of detail for local researchers tracking the specific topography and named landmarks of the region as they stood in the mid-2010s.