2016 Map of Isonville

About this map

Isonville and the surrounding hill country of Elliott County are defined by a complex drainage network feeding into the Little Sandy River. This 2016 survey documents the rural character of the region, where small settlements like Newcombe and Fannin are linked by winding routes such as State Hwy 706 and Newcombe Rd. The landscape is etched with numerous family-named hollows and flats, including Zach Rice Hollow, Patrick Hollow, and Fraley Flat, reflecting a long history of local land ownership and lineage. Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of small burial grounds scattered across the terrain, such as the Watson Cem, Arthur Bays Cem, and Gilliam Cem. The map also captures the confluence of several key waterways, notably where the Middle Fork Little Sandy River and Newcombe Creek meet their respective branches, illustrating the natural boundaries that have historically guided settlement patterns in this part of Kentucky.