2019 Map of Lee City

About this map

The Red River carves through the convergence of Wolfe, Morgan, Breathitt, and Magoffin counties, defining a landscape of narrow hollows and high ridges. In the northern reaches, Lee City serves as a central point for a network of winding valley roads like Lee City Rd and Co RD 1094, which follow the natural contours of the drainage systems. This 2019 survey illustrates a deeply rural settlement pattern where small communities and family landmarks are concentrated along the creek bottoms. Small settlements such as Belknap, Rosefork, and Rock Lick are connected by namesake routes like Rose Fork and Trent Fork. For those researching local heritage, several small burial grounds are documented, including Clear Fork Cem and Field Branch Cem, providing critical geographic markers for family sites located far from the main thoroughfares.