2019 Map of Ketchen

About this map

Creekmore and Ketchen anchor this rugged borderland where Kentucky meets Tennessee amidst the deeply incised valleys of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The landscape is defined by its ridge-and-hollow topography, with numerous small family and community burial grounds like Hayes Creek Cem, Blankenship Cem, and Adkins Cem tucked into protected coves and along creek benches. The drainage network is dense, dominated by Jellico Cr and its tributaries such as Capuchin Cr and Rock Cr. Cultural history is etched into the terrain through names like Phillip Adkins Hollow and Chitwood Hollow, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the Cumberland Plateau. Transportation routes follow the natural gaps and ridges, including Angel Gap and Big Wheel Gap, providing essential passage through this steep terrain.