Quicksand Creek and its many winding tributaries define the complex geography of this Breathitt County landscape. The settlement of Quicksand sits at the heart of a region where narrow hollows and steep ridges dictated the placement of small communities and family landmarks. The map records several legacy burial sites, including Snowden Cem and Brewer Cem near the town of Jackson, as well as Turner Cem further south. These sites, along with the Julian Carroll Airport situated on a high plateau, reflect the area's mix of traditional settlement patterns and modern infrastructure.
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1889 · Salyersville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Hazard
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Salyersville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Salyersville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1913 · Buckhorn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Troublesome
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Guage
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Landsaw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Seitz
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Quicksand
USGS Topo · 1:24,000