2016 Map of Haldeman

About this map

Elliottville and Haldeman anchor a landscape defined by the deep valleys and ridges of eastern Kentucky, where the Daniel Boone National Forest covers much of the western terrain. This 2016 survey highlights an intricate network of family-named cemeteries and creek branches that tell the story of generations of settlement in Rowan and Carter counties. From Hays Crossing in the northwest to Minor in the southeast, the topography is carved by waterways like Triplett Creek and Christy Creek. A remarkable density of burial sites, such as the Sparks Cemetery One, Richards Cemetery One, and New Sill Cemetery, are tucked into the hollows and along ridgelines like Crix Ridge. These features, along with secondary routes like Fultz Hollow Road and Austin Road, provide a detailed record of the rural communities and family homesteads that persist throughout these hills.