2016 Map of Leighton

About this map

Station Camp Creek winds through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, where the borders of Jackson, Estill, Lee, and Owsley Counties converge. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of hollows and ridges, such as Silver Mine Hollow and Reece Ridge, which have historically dictated the placement of small upland settlements like Leighton and Drip Rock. Much of the central and southern portion of the map is protected within the Daniel Boone National Forest, preserving the wooded character of landmarks like Brushy Mtn and Wind Cave. Local history is preserved in sites like the Sparks Cem near the Estill County line. The distribution of homes and primitive roads follows the natural contours of the land, reflecting a persistent pattern of rural life established long before this modern topographic study.