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2019 Map of Ivyton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Dawkins Line Rail Trail winds through the narrow valleys of this corner of Eastern Kentucky, tracing the path of a former rail corridor that once served the region's coal and timber industries. This 2019 survey documents the intricate network of family cemeteries that define the local genealogy, including the Patrick Cem, Hackworth Cem, and Boone Howard Cem. Small settlements like Ivyton, Marshallville, and Gypsy sit at the confluence of various mountain forks, illustrating the persistent importance of local topography in defining community boundaries.

Water plays a central role in the landscape, with the Middle Fork Licking River and its numerous tributaries like Rockhouse Fork and Narrows Fork carving deep into the plateau. The transition from active rail to recreational trail reflects the shifting economic landscape of Magoffin Co, while terrain features such as Coon Hollow and Little Half Mtn provide a clear view of the area's physical isolation. For researchers, the high density of named family burial grounds provides an exceptional record of local kinship and land ownership.