2022 Map of Hima

About this map

Goose Creek and the Collins Fork of Richland Creek define the drainage patterns of this deeply dissected landscape in Clay and Knox counties. Modern settlements such as Sibert, Hima, and Woollum are connected by a network of winding roads including N KY 11 and the aptly named Disappointment Rd. Family history is deeply rooted in the small cemeteries scattered throughout the hollows, such as the Harris Cem, Cottongim Cem, and Frost Cem. The map reveals a high density of named water features, from Buzzard Cr to Engine Br, which dictate the placement of local communities like Pigeonroost and Cottongim. This topographic record illustrates the persistent relationship between the Appalachian terrain and the small, distributed settlements that have occupied these narrow valleys for generations.