2013 Map of Roxana

About this map

The N Fork Kentucky River and Line Fork dominate this 2013 landscape in Letcher and Harlan Counties, where narrow valley floors dictate the placement of mountain communities. Early 21st-century infrastructure follows the winding paths of these waterways, connecting settlements like Roxana, Linefork, and Partridge. The map reveals the intricate network of hollows that define the region's topography, including Linzy Hollow, Big Hollow, and Poplar Log Hollow. Local history and family ties are anchored in several upland burial sites, such as the Isom Cem, Morgan Cem, and Cornetts Cem. Notable place names like Kingdom Come and Hot Spot reflect the unique cultural heritage and settlement history of this portion of the Cumberland Plateau. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet provides a detailed view of the many small creeks—such as Defeated Cr, Ingram Cr, and Kings Cr—that have historically served as the primary conduits for travel and residence in the deep Appalachian ridges.