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2016 Map of Haddix

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lost Creek meanders through the heart of this Breathitt County landscape, where narrow valleys and steep ridges dictate the placement of small communities like Haddix, Clayhole, and Hardshell. The terrain is characterized by numerous hollows and gaps, including Broadtree Hollow and Hickory Gap, which have historically shaped the local road network and settlement patterns. Many of these roads, such as Marie Roberts Rd and Dave Godsey Dr, follow the natural contours of the drainages, reflecting the region's traditional reliance on valley floors for transportation and housing.

The southeastern corner features the Wendell H Ford Airport, a significant modern landmark positioned near the border of Breathitt Co and Perry Co. Smaller named localities like Oatspatch Hollow and Turnippatch Hollow suggest the area's agricultural history, while the proximity of the Breathitt-Perry County line underscores the political geography of this eastern Kentucky coalfield region. The map provides a detailed view of the winding branches and forks, such as Spruce Pine Fork, that feed into the larger creek systems.