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2010 Map of Paintsville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Paintsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Paintsville serves as the central hub of this eastern Kentucky valley, where the waters of Paint Creek meet the winding Levisa Fork. The town's layout reflects a landscape deeply shaped by its waterways and gaps, such as the notably named Cannel Coal Gap to the south. This 2010 survey captures a region where family history is etched into the terrain, evidenced by the dense distribution of family burial grounds like the Whitehouse Cemetery, Vanhoose Cemetery, and Goble Cemetery. These sites, often perched on the ridges and knobs surrounding the valley floor, offer a window into the genealogical legacy of Johnson County.

Industrial and recreational footprints are clear in the smaller communities of Van Lear and Thelma, the latter situated near the quiet waters of Thelma Lake. From the Paintsville Golf Course to the distinct elevation of Bettys Knob, the map documents a transition from the structured residential blocks of the county seat to the hollows and branches that define life in the Appalachian foothills. Local landmarks like the B U Cabin and Highland Memorial Park provide further points of interest for those tracing the modern geography of this long-settled area.