2019 Map of Kite

About this map

Pippa Passes and the surrounding hollows of Knott County define this landscape of the eastern Kentucky coalfields. This 2019 survey captures the region's intricate drainage patterns and ridge-top elevations, where small communities like Hollybush, Kite, and Omaha are connected by winding roads following the creek beds. Genealogy researchers can locate the Bald Hill Cem and Hall Cem, providing vital clues for family histories in a territory where settlement is dictated by the steep topography of Trace Mtn. The map documents the headwaters of several significant waterways, including Right Fork Beaver Cr and Carr Fork, illustrating how the physical geography has shaped the distribution of homes and local roads like Bill D Hall Br Rd and Arnold Fork Rd throughout the deep valleys.