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2022 Map of Head of Grassy

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Head of Grassy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Deep in the hollows of Lewis County, the small settlements of Awe and Harris sit amidst a complex network of narrow valleys and winding watercourses. The drainage of Kinniconick Creek dominates the northern terrain, creating distinctive features such as McCartney Bend and Horse Shoe Bend. Family names are etched into the landscape through the numerous hollows that define this region, including Pell Hollow, Mill Hollow, and Dan Morgan Hollow, suggesting a history of multi-generational land use and settlement.

Transport through this part of Kentucky relies on winding routes like State Hwy 1068 and Laurel Creek Rd, which follow the contours of the hills. The presence of the Horse Cem near Horse Cemetery Rd and the prominent High Rock and Lost Hill landmarks provide tangible reference points for local history researchers. The landscape transitions from the heights of Blue Ridge Hill down to the southern drainage of Grassy Fork, illustrating the area's role as a rugged watershed divide.