2019 Map of Heidelberg

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a dramatic, winding path through this portion of the Daniel Boone National Forest, defining the boundaries of Lee Co and neighboring Estill Co. Small river settlements and hamlets like Heidelberg, Willow Shoals, and Yellow Rock dot the riparian corridor, connected by the rugged topography of Spencer Ridge and Hale Ridge. This landscape is characterized by its high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Watson Cem, Kell Cem, and the Beatty Place Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in this Appalachian region. The mapping of the Shel Towee Trace and the Hogge Ridge Sheltowee Trace NRT highlights the area's significance for regional transit and recreation, while names like Stone Coal Cem hint at the historical extractive industries that once supported local communities like Ida May and Delvinta.