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2019 Map of Hyden West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hyden and the surrounding Leslie County hill country are documented in this 2019 survey, illustrating the complex drainage systems and small settlements of the Cumberland Plateau. The landscape is defined by its intricate network of creeks and forks, such as Jacks Fork and the famously named Hell for Certain Cr. Small communities like Thousandsticks and Kaliopi are situated along the narrow valley floors, connected by the Hal Rogers Pky and winding state routes.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family-named landmarks and small burial grounds scattered throughout the ridges, including Sizemore Cem, Begley Cem, and Hollins Cem. High points such as Lucindas Knob and Buzzard Roost provide vertical context to the deep-cut hollows. This map captures the modern footprint of these historic Appalachian settlements, where local identity is still tied closely to the specific creek or branch one calls home.