2019 Map of Carrie

About this map

Troublesome Creek and its many winding tributaries define this portion of the Cumberland Plateau in Knott and Perry counties. This 2019 survey captures the modern landscape of Eastern Kentucky, where small communities like Emmalena, Carrie, and Ritchie are linked by narrow roads following the creek bottoms and hollows. The map illustrates a high density of family cemeteries, such as Adam Terry Cem and Combs Cem, which are often located on the higher ground overlooking the valley settlements. Terrain markers like Ash Bee Tree Gap and Poplar Gap provide essential navigation points across the ridgelines. The transition from industrial corridors like Starfire Haul Rd to the more traditional rural settlements of Cordia and Amburgey reflects the complex land use of the region, where resource extraction and local genealogy are deeply intertwined.