2019 Map of Maulden

About this map

Island City and Burning Springs anchor a landscape defined by the deep dissection of the Cumberland Plateau, where settlement follows the winding courses of Sexton Creek and Sturgeon Cr. The map reveals a high density of family-named cemeteries, such as Wilson Cem and Cradlebow Cem, which are scattered across the ridges and hollows, providing essential data for genealogical research. The transition between Jackson, Clay, and Owsley counties is marked by narrow valleys like Thomas Hollow and significant heights such as Silvermine Ridge. The distribution of small communities like Chestnutburg, Maulden, and Sourwood suggests a persistent rural heritage centered on the creek branches. This 2019 survey documents the enduring physical footprint of these upland settlements, from the bottomlands of Falls Lick to the high gap at Clay Gap.