2016 Map of Sharp Place

About this map

Sharp Place sits at the heart of this landscape where the borders of Tennessee and Kentucky meet amidst the high ridges and deep hollows of the Cumberland Plateau. This 2016 survey documents a region defined by its complex drainage systems, including Rock Cr and the Little S Fork, which have carved out distinctive geologic landmarks like Chimney Rock and Yellow Cliff. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern where family history is tied to the land, evidenced by numerous small burial sites such as the Sharp-Smith Cem, Dobbs Cem, and the Blevins Cem near the McCreary County line. Large tracts of protected land, including the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, dominate the eastern and northern portions, preserving the primitive character of places like Bearpen Rough and Opossum Trot.