2022 Map of Ketchen

About this map

Ketchen and the northern reaches of the Daniel Boone National Forest define this landscape along the state line where Tennessee meets Kentucky. The topography is dominated by a complex network of ridges and hollows, where family history is deeply etched into the land through numerous small burial grounds including Blankenship Cem, Trammel Cem, and Cross Cem. Movement through the area follows the natural corridors of the Capuchin Cr and Jellico Cr watersheds. Local life centers on these narrow valley floors, where the settlement of Creekmore sits near the headwaters of Hayes Cr. The map reveals a land divided by significant boundaries, including the meeting point of McCreary Co, Scott Co, and Campbell Co, reflecting a history of isolated mountain communities defined by both state and county lines.