2013 Map of Keokee

About this map

Dryden sits as a central hub in this Appalachian corridor where the Powell River and Poor Valley Creek converge. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and narrow gaps, such as Trace Gap and Darty Gap, which have historically dictated the movement of goods and people between Virginia and Kentucky. Settlements like Keokee, Calvin, and the smaller Darnell Town are linked by winding routes like the Old US Highway 58 Alternate. The map records traditional river crossings such as Stallard Ford and De Busk Ford, indicating the importance of these points before modern bridging. High points like the Olinger Lookout Tower provide a geographic anchor for the region, while numerous family-named landmarks like McConnell Hollow and Parsons Hollow offer vital clues for genealogists tracing local ancestral landholdings.