2016 Map of Hurley

About this map

Knox Creek and its many winding tributaries define the settlement patterns along the Kentucky Virginia border in Buchanan County. The landscape is marked by deep hollows and narrow valleys, where small communities like Hurley, Argo, and Kelsa are situated along winding routes such as State Rte 697 and Hurley Rd. The area's genealogical history is well-preserved through numerous family-named burial sites, including Dotson Cem, Mounts Cem, and Belcher Cem, often located on high ground overlooking the creek forks. The map reveals the intricate network of local roads and creek branches, from Pounding Mill Cr in the east to Left Fork Hurricane Cr in the northwest, illustrating how the topography of Sulphur Knob and High Knob has historically shaped transportation and habitation in this coal-country region.