2019 Map of Honey Creek

About this map

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area dominates this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the Big South Fork Cumberland River carves a deep path through the sandstone terrain. The landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, featuring numerous whitewater landmarks such as Jakes Hole Rapids, Washing Machine Rapids, and Fire Brick Rapids. Historically, the area supported small upland settlements like Speck, Gernt, and Zenith, while genealogists can locate family burial grounds at Blevins Cem and Mount Helen Cem. The map illustrates a complex network of passage across the ridges, including the O&W Trail and the John Muir Trail, alongside river-crossings like the Burnt Mill Bridge. Between Groom Ridge and Hurricane Ridge, the topography reveals a legacy of timber and transport through sites like Logging Hollow and the Old Mount Helen Rd.