2019 Map of Offutt

About this map

Butcher Hollow serves as a focal point in this eastern Kentucky landscape, where the deeply carved drainages of the Appalachian Plateau define the region's character and settlement patterns. Located along the border of Johnson Co and Martin Co, the area is punctuated by small, creek-side communities like Whitehouse, Offutt, and Williamsport. The map reveals a dense network of hollows such as Deadening Hollow and Slate Hollow, illustrating how local topography has historically dictated the winding path of roads like Greasy Creek Rd and the placement of family burial grounds. Notable sites including the Ballard Butcher Cem and Ward Cem offer valuable landmarks for genealogical research. To the south, the terrain transitions toward the Big Sandy Regional Airport, contrasting the traditional coal-country settlement style with modern regional infrastructure. This survey captures a moment in time where old timber and mining access routes, such as the Spring Knob Lookout Tower Rd, meet established rural homesteads.