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2016 Map of Jackson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Fork Kentucky River winds through this Breathitt County landscape, creating dramatic meanders such as Cy Bend and Miller Bend. The regional infrastructure is defined by its adaptation to the steep terrain, notably the Chenowee Tunnel and the O and K Tunnel, which facilitate passage through the narrow gaps and ridges. Small settlements like Elkatawa and Wolverine sit tucked along the valley floors, while larger hubs like Jackson and Panhandle anchor the eastern edge of the survey.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks such as Arie Taulbee Cemetery Rd, which points to family-centered rural history. The map also documents the convergence of several waterways, including War Creek and War Shoal Branch, which flow into the river near the community of Frozen Creek. From the heights of High Knob to the lowlands of Bailey Hollow, the topography illustrates the traditional Kentucky settlement pattern where roads and homes follow the serpentine paths of the creeks.