2016 Map of Kayjay

About this map

Pine Mountain and the Log Mountains dominate the landscape of the Cumberland Plateau along the Knox and Bell county line. This 2016 survey documents the complex topography and winding drainage systems that define the region, including the headwaters of Greasy Creek and Little Clear Creek. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with small communities like Kayjay, Davisburg, and Chenoa situated between steep ridges and hollows. The presence of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as the Old Carroll Cem, Head Cem, and Fox Cem, provides a detailed record of local genealogy. Names like Cannel Coal Hollow and Furnace Branch reflect the industrial heritage of the area, while a network of rural routes like Kay Jay Camp road and the Davisburg Trail connect these remote Appalachian highlands.