2013 Map of Jenkins East

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Pine Mountain and the high ridges of the Cumberland Plateau dominate this landscape along the Kentucky-Virginia border, where the headwaters of the Pound River and Elkhorn Cr carve deep valleys. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and gaps, including Vanover Hollow, Baker Hollow, and Shelby Gap, which dictated the early settlement patterns and road placements in this coal-rich region. Industrial activity is evident near East Jenkins and Burdine, where mining operations such as No 1 HL and No 2 HL are marked alongside established communities like Mill Creek and Hylton. Genealogy researchers will find numerous family burial grounds throughout the area, such as the Pebelton Johnson Cem, Haddon Cem, and Elkins Cem, often situated on the lower slopes near creek branches. These locations, combined with landmarks like Johnny Bug Rock and The Doubles, provide a detailed view of the localized geography and community structure in Letcher County during the early 21st century.