2016 Map of Sawyer

About this map

The Cumberland River and the Rockcastle River converge in this section of the Daniel Boone National Forest, creating a landscape defined by deep water and high ridges. The map shows the transition from these river valleys into the impounded waters of Lake Cumberland and Laurel River Lake, where the Long Bend of the river snakes through the terrain. Small settlements and named hollows like Wilson Hollow and Broad Gap Hollow reflect the traditional upland settlement patterns of McCreary and Laurel counties, while the Rockcastle Rec Area marks the shift toward recreational use of the forest lands.