2019 Map of Oneida

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The South Fork Kentucky River meanders deeply through the sharp terrain of Clay and Owsley Counties, creating distinctive geographical features like Grapevine Bend and Bishop Bend. The settlement of Oneida sits at the southern confluence where the Red Bird River and Goose Creek join the main river. This landscape is defined by its many hollows and gaps, such as Pole Cat Hollow, Hoot Owl Hollow, and Felty Gap, which historically dictated the placement of small communities and family cemeteries. Genealogists will find several burial sites recorded across these ridges, including Sizemore Cem, Middleton Cem, and the Williams Cem. Small settlements like Trixie, Teges, and Ammie are connected by winding roads that follow the natural contours of the valley floors, while the narrow passage known as The Narrows highlights the restrictive river geography that shaped local development.