2011 Map of Louellen

About this map

The Poor Fork Cumberland River carves a deep valley through the high ridges of Harlan County, anchoring a series of small riverside communities like Louellen, Highsplint, and Black Bottom. This 2011 survey documents a landscape defined by its topography and the historical reach of coal mining and mountain commerce. While many of the larger settlements line the river valley, smaller hamlets like Gordon and Hiram are tucked along northern tributaries such as Line Fork and Judes Branch. Genealogical value is found in numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Riddle Cemetery, Smith Cemetery, and Cornett Cemetery. High elevations dominate the north and south, from the broad ridge of Hurricane Gap Mountain to the southern reach of Black Mountain Ridge Rd, illustrating the geographical isolation that shaped these tight-knit Appalachian hollows.