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2010 Map of Inez

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Inez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Middle Fork Rockcastle Creek drainage basin defines the landscape of eastern Kentucky in this 2010 study. The community of Inez sits at the northern edge, serving as a focal point for a network of valley settlements including Davella, Debord, and Tomahawk. These small hamlets are connected by a web of narrow mountain roads, such as Davella Rd and Rockhouse Fork Rd, that follow the natural contours of the creek beds.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Ward Cemetery positioned near the confluence of Saltwell Branch and the main creek. The map illustrates a deeply dissected plateau where naming conventions for geographical features—often using surnames like Preston Branch or descriptive terms like Short Hollow—reflect the generational ties to the land. The intricate network of forks, including Coldwater Fork and Rockhouse Fork, highlights the water-driven development pattern of Martin County.