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2019 Map of Jenkins East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pine Mountain and the high ridges of Cumberland Mountain define this stretch of the Central Appalachian coalfields along the border between Kentucky and Virginia. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of hollows and gaps that have historically dictated the placement of settlements and mountain roads. Communities such as Jenkins, Burdine, and East Jenkins cluster near the headwaters of Elkhorn Cr, while smaller settlements like Shelby Gap and Beefhide are tucked into the valleys to the north.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the numerous upland burial sites, including Cook Cem, Pebelton Johnson Cem, and Vanover Cem. The topography is marked by distinctive landmarks like Johnny Bug Rock and The Doubles, alongside high passes such as Osborn Gap and Cantrell Gap. A significant portion of the southeastern terrain is managed within the Jefferson National Forest, preserving the wooded character of areas like Chestnut Flats and Big Ridge.