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2016 Map of David

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of David
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Licking River and its numerous branches dominate this eastern Kentucky landscape, where several small communities are centered around the valley floors and narrow hollows. Settled pockets like Fredville, Arthurmabel, and Gunlock appear alongside a network of family-named cemeteries, including the Willburn Shepherd Cem and Raleigh Shepherd Senior Cem, which reflect the long-standing genealogical roots of the region. The map highlights the intersection of Magoffin, Floyd, Breathitt, and Knott counties, illustrating how political boundaries traverse the difficult terrain.

Industrial and natural history is preserved through labels like Stillhouse Hollow, Sulfer Springs Hollow, and Ella Hollow, which point to the historical use of the land. The presence of numerous small family burial sites, such as the John Joy Howard Cem and Mort Arnett Cem, alongside roads like Ollie Wireman Cemetery Rd, provides a detailed record of the local families who established these mountain communities.