2019 Map of Jackson

About this map

The North Fork Kentucky River defines the winding geography of Breathitt County, carving deep loops like Rose Bend, Miller Bend, and Cy Bend through the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield. In the late 2010s, this landscape remains marked by the intricate network of narrow hollows and ridge-top cemeteries that define Appalachian settlement patterns. Engineering feats are visible in the form of the O and K Tunnel and the Chenowee Tunnel, which once supported the vital rail infrastructure required to navigate this dissected plateau. Small communities and family names anchor the map, from the riverside hamlet of Sewell in the north to Guerrant in the southwest. Local history is preserved in numerous upland burial sites like Gabbard Flat Cem and Kings Branch Cem, while landmarks such as High Knob and Picnic Hill offer perspective over the dense creek system of Cane Creek and Frozen Cr.