2010 Map of Handshoe

About this map

Soft Shell and Handshoe anchor this corner of the Kentucky highlands, where the topography is defined by the deep dissection of Middle Fork Quicksand Creek and its countless tributaries. The map reveals a landscape of high ridges and narrow hollows, such as Shanty Hollow, which have long dictated the pattern of local settlement. High points like Yellow Mountain and Chestnut Mountain rise above the valleys, while the Signal Knob Lookout Tower serves as a prominent landmark atop the terrain. For those researching family history in the region, the placement of the Bolen Cemetery, Estill Smith Cemetery, and Click Cemetery provides specific geographic anchors for local lineages. The network of winding mountain roads, including Signal Knob Rd and Rock Fork Rd, follows the natural contours of the creeks, illustrating the enduring relationship between the geography of the Cumberland Plateau and its transportation corridors.