2019 Map of Portersburg

About this map

The South Fork Rockcastle River meanders through the central valley of this Clay County region, dividing the landscape between Laurel and Clay counties. Small upland settlements and post offices like Portersburg, Deer Lick, and McWhorter are connected by a network of winding ridge-top and creek-bottom roads, reflecting the traditional Appalachian settlement patterns of the area. The map identifies key community anchors for local historians, including New Bethel Ch, Salem Ch, and the Linck Cem located near Crawford. Significant topographical features such as High Knob and Cutoff Knob define the elevation changes, while numerous drainage branches like Buffalo Br and Alderson Br feed into the larger river system. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Hal Rogers Pky passing through the southern portion of the quadrangle.