2019 Map of Ezel

About this map

The Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the terrain of this Morgan County region, where the steep hollows of the Cumberland Plateau have shaped a landscape of dispersed rural settlements. Communities like Ezel, Kellacey, and Artville are linked by winding roads that follow the high ridges or narrow creek bottoms. The geography is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Blackwater Creek, Open Fork, and the descriptive Broke-Leg Creek, which features the notable Broken Leg Falls. Genealogy researchers will find a significant number of family burial grounds scattered across the ridges, such as Cecil Cem, Whitaker Cem, and Goad Cem. The map illustrates a traditional Kentucky mountain settlement pattern, where narrow valley floors provide just enough space for small communities like Ebon and Dan to reside between the forested heights of Big Woods and Goad Ridge.