1992 Map of Sitka

About this map

Sitka and Stambaugh sit at the southern edge of this East Kentucky landscape, where the ridge-and-hollow terrain of Johnson and Lawrence counties is defined by an extensive network of natural gas and oil extraction. Numerous Gas Wells and Drill Holes are scattered across the timbered slopes above Mudlick Creek, Brushy Creek, and the Left Fork Blaine Creek. These industrial markers share the land with older community anchors, such as the Hoods Fk Ch and Enterprise Ch, alongside family burial grounds like Sparks Cem and the Wheeler Cem. The map illustrates a region where local geography is deeply personal, featuring distinct landmarks like the Lettered Rocks and the Lookout Tower near the western border. The intricate branching of waterways, including Georges Creek and Rockhouse Fork, underscores the historical reliance on these narrow valleys for both transport and settlement in the late twentieth century.