2016 Map of Ketchen

About this map

The Daniel Boone National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this landscape along the Kentucky and Tennessee border. This area is characterized by a dense network of hollows and ridges, such as Sugar Camp Hollow, Raven Hollow, and Dennis Ridge, which define the local topography. Numerous family cemeteries are scattered throughout the hills, including Hayes Creek Cem, Adkins Cem, and Baird Creek Cem, providing significant touchstones for genealogical research in the region. The small settlement of Ketchen serves as a central point in a terrain marked by steep elevations like Angel Mtn and Chitwood Mtn. These peaks overlook a complex drainage system formed by Jellico Cr and its many tributaries, reflecting the traditional Appalachian patterns of upland settlement and remote burial grounds.