2016 Map of Panola

About this map

Winston and Panola sit at the heart of this East Kentucky landscape where the Kentucky River snakes along the northern and eastern borders. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and peaks, including Trotting Ridge, Preacher Estes Mtn, and Big Round Mtn, which separate the various creek valleys. For genealogists, the map is a dense record of family landholdings and community centers, marked by numerous small burial sites such as Walton Cem, Bolan Cem, and Riddell Cem. These sites are often found near local crossings and landmarks like the Drowning Creek Bridge. The map details the transition from the river lowlands near West Irvine and Wisemantown to the more isolated uplands, showing how historical settlements like Witt and Noland were shaped by the winding paths of Drowning Creek and Crooked Cr.