2022 Map of Slade

About this map

Daniel Boone National Forest provides the backdrop for this study of the Red River Gorge area, where the Red Wild and Scenic River and Middle Fork Red River carve through the geological formations of Powell and Wolfe Counties. The settlement of Slade serves as a central point for a landscape defined by its high density of natural stone spans, including Nada Arches, Double Arch, and the Slade Twin Arches. The map documents a complex network of established hiking paths such as the Sheltowee Trace Trl and Rough Trl, which navigate the narrow spines of Pinch-Em Tight Ridge and Auxier Ridge. This 2022 survey captures the preservation of the gorge's unique character, from the secluded John Knox Hollow to the prominent heights of Courthouse Rock, illustrating how modern recreation corridors follow the ancient contours of the Kentucky landscape.