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2019 Map of Hoskinston

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hoskinston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Middle Fork Kentucky River defines the winding orientation of this Leslie County landscape, where small mountain settlements like Stinnett and Hoskinston follow the narrow valleys. The terrain is a complex network of steep ridges and deep hollows, including the prominent Old House Ridge. Development is concentrated along the watercourses, with communities such as Essie, Asher, and Mozelle serving as focal points for local life.

Evidence of the area's social infrastructure is visible at the White Oak School and Halls Rest Haven. The map details a dense hydrologic system where Greasy Creek and Beech Fork feed into the larger river system via numerous branches like Lick Br and Trace Br. This survey reflects the enduring rural character of southeastern Kentucky, capturing the relationship between the rugged topography and the road networks like Beech Road that connect these dispersed communities.