2016 Map of Olive Hill

About this map

Tygarts Creek carves a winding path through this portion of eastern Kentucky, defining a landscape of deep hollows and prominent ridges near the Carter and Lewis county lines. The town of Olive Hill serves as a central hub, surrounded by upland settlements such as Smoky Valley, Rose Hill, and Prater. A series of family cemeteries, including Henderson Cem, Biggs Cem, and Duncan Cem, are scattered across the hillsides, providing essential touchstones for genealogical research in the region. The map captures the complex topography of the plateau, where numerous tributaries like Trough Camp Cr and Smoky Cr have etched valleys into the terrain. In the southern reach, the communities of Lawton and Limestone sit along Soldier Fork, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns that follow the narrow bottomlands between Garvin Ridge and Tick Ridge.