2013 Map of Hyden East

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Buckhorn Lake dominates the northwest quadrant of this Leslie County landscape, where the waters of the Middle Fork Kentucky River are impounded among numerous hollows. The settlement pattern follows the narrow creek valleys, with communities like Wooton, Smilax, and Avawam established along the winding roads that trace the watercourses. This map reveals a deeply dispersed burial record, featuring numerous family and community cemeteries such as Hendrix Cem, Skeens Cem, and Raccoon Cem tucked into the hillsides. The Daniel Boone Pkwy provides a modern transit artery across the northern section, contrasting with the many smaller hollows like Persimmon Hollow and Dark Hollow that characterize the area's interior. Near the center, Jacks Point Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the confluence of Big Willard Cr and Aces Br.