Maytown and Daysboro anchor a landscape defined by the winding course of the Red River and its numerous mountain tributaries in Wolfe and Morgan Counties. The region is characterized by a high concentration of family-named landmarks and historical crossing points, including Flat Rock Ford and Clarks Ford. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific sites such as Flat Rock Cemetery, Peiratt Cemetery, and Murphy Fork Cemetery scattered among the many named branches and forks. Small settlements like Toliver, Murphyfork, and Stillwater are connected by a network of local roads that follow the tight valley floors. The mapping of Gibbs Hollow and the numerous smaller drainages like Lackey Creek and Caskey Fork illustrates the deeply dissected terrain of the Cumberland Plateau, where every hollow and ridge line carries a specific local name.
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1889 · Salyersville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Salyersville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Beattyville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Salyersville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1951 · Cannel City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Landsaw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Ezel
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Hazel Green
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Pomeroyton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · West Liberty
USGS Topo · 1:24,000