2019 Map of Slade

About this map

The community of Slade serves as the focal point of this map, situated where the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway meets the complex geography of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The landscape is defined by the Red Wild and Scenic River and its intricate network of tributaries like Whittleton Br and Martin Fork. This survey documents a region renowned for its unique geological formations, highlighting landmarks such as Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock, and the engineering of the Nada Tunnel. Downriver to the southeast, the settlement of Glencairn is positioned near Mill Cr Lake, illustrating the cluster of small communities that historically developed along these narrow valley floors. The mapping of numerous arches, including Grays Arch and Whittleton Arch, along with named heights like Hatton Ridge and Tarr Ridge, reveals the deeply dissected nature of the Cumberland Plateau in eastern Kentucky.