2010 Map of Quicksand

About this map

Quicksand and the surrounding coal-country settlements of the North Fork Kentucky River are depicted in this 2010 survey. The landscape is defined by its winding waterways and the high-elevation peaks of the Cumberland Plateau, featuring landmarks such as Pilot Knob and the Frozen Lookout Tower. The drainage patterns are intricate, with dozens of named branches like Meatscaffold Branch and Dumb Betty Branch feeding into Quicksand Creek and the river forks. Local history is preserved through numerous family burial sites, including the Bach Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, and Turner Cemetery. Scientific and transportation infrastructure is well-represented, from the University of Kentucky Experimental Farm to the Julian Carroll Airport. This area shows the intersection of deep-rooted Appalachian communities like Portsmouth, Noctor, and Kragon with the complex terrain that has shaped their development for generations.