2019 Map of Hima

About this map

Woollum and the winding course of Collins Fork anchor this 2019 look at the borderlands where Clay, Knox, and Laurel Counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of branches and forks, including the distinctively named Engine Br, Old Stable Cr, and Buzzard Cr, which carve through the steep Kentucky hills. Small settlements like Cottongim, Pigeonroost, and Sprule remain connected by narrow valley roads such as Jarvis Br Rd and Disappointment Rd. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies numerous family burial grounds and small plots, including Harris Cem, Thomas Cem, and Frost Cem. The topography reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Goose Creek watershed, illustrating the rural settlement patterns that have persisted along these narrow hollows for generations.