The Paint Creek valley and the regional hub of Paintsville anchor this detailed study of the Appalachian landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of branches and forks, such as Rush Fork, Toms Cr, and Little Mudlick Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of mountain communities and cemeteries. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Whitehouse Cem, Ratliff Cem, and Vanhoose Cem, are scattered across the ridges and hollows, serving as vital markers for genealogical research.
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1886 · Prestonsburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Prestonsburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1914 · Laynesville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1914 · Inez
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1915 · Paintsville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1915 · Prestonsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Harold
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Inez
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Paintsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Prestonsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500