2019 Map of Cutshin

About this map

Cutshin Creek and its many winding tributaries define the deeply dissected landscape of Leslie County in the late 2010s. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, where communities like Cinda, Causey, and the namesake Cutshin are linked by the winding paths of State Hwy 1427 and State Hwy 2009 Greasy Creek Rd. In the northwest, the Middle Fork Kentucky River cuts a prominent path near Hardy Bottom, home to the Hardy Bottom Cem. The map reveals the intricate drainage network of the Cumberland Plateau, where named features like Raccoon Hollow and Motts Hollow represent the traditional Appalachian hollow-based geography. Local history is etched into the names of smaller runs, such as Schoolhouse Br and Poundmill Br, which suggest the historic locations of essential community infrastructure in this part of eastern Kentucky.