2022 Map of Guage

About this map

The mountain settlements of Rousseau, Guage, and Lunah define this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the landscape is deeply etched by a complex drainage network. The headwaters and tributaries of Quicksand Creek dominate the topography, including Steer Fork, Sulphur Springs Fork, and Hunting Creek. This modern survey reveals a social geography rooted in small, family-associated landmarks. Numerous cemeteries, such as Calhoun Cem, McQuinn Cem, and Risner Cem, are situated on the narrow ridges and hillsides above the valley floors. The road network, featuring Quicksand Creek Rd and State Hwy 1098, follows the winding paths of the watercourses, illustrating how the terrain continues to dictate the patterns of transit and settlement across the Breathitt Co and Magoffin Co border.