2013 Map of Kite

About this map

Pippa Passes and the surrounding hollows of Knott County appear in this 2013 geographic study, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate water systems and small, creek-side settlements. The map highlights the rugged topography around Trace Mountain and the winding course of the Right Fork Beaver Cr, where numerous branches and forks like Cottonpatch Br and Arnold Fork dictated the placement of roads and homesteads. Local history is anchored by sites such as Bald Hill Cem and Topmost Hall Cem, which serve as permanent markers of family lineage in the region. Small communities like Kite, Martinsville, and Omaha are connected by a network of local roads including Hemp Patch Rd and Hollybush Rd, reflecting a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where life and transport are oriented along the narrow valley floors of the Carr Fork drainage.