Loading map...

2010 Map of Fount

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fount
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Collins Fork and its numerous tributaries carve a complex landscape of narrow valleys and ridges in this portion of Knox County. The area is defined by small, dispersed settlements such as Girdler, Cannon, and Hinkle, which are connected by a network of rural roads following the natural contours of the land. The topography is dotted with family cemeteries, including the Hawn Cemetery, Pittman Cemetery, and Messer Cemetery, providing significant genealogical markers for the region.

Distinctive terrain features like Clinch Knob and Willis Knob rise above the drainage basins of Little Richland Creek and Hammons Fork. The presence of Deep Cut near Green Road suggests the engineering required to navigate this portion of the Cumberland Plateau. From the high ground at Chestnut Flats to the low reaches of Turkey Creek, the map illustrates a rural Kentucky community where family names are deeply etched into the local geography.