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1979 Map of Hollyhill

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Hollyhill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Hollyhill serves as a focal point in this landscape where the boundaries of McCreary Co and Whitley Co meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and hollows, including Marsh Creek and Jellico Creek, which cut through the southern reaches of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Local history is anchored by several rural landmarks, such as New Liberty Ch, Bethel Ch, and Laurel Cem, offering specific points of interest for genealogical research.

The presence of numerous Strip Mines and isolated mines across the ridges, particularly near Ryans Creek Mountain and Granny Holt Knob, illustrates the region's reliance on extractive industries. This industrial footprint contrasts with the steep, wooded slopes of Liza Mountain and Peak Mtn. The map records a moment before further modernization, showing a landscape where family-named features like Fate Lee Mtn and Lowitt Hollow still mark the land.