2019 Map of Stanton

About this map

Stanton serves as the primary hub of this eastern Kentucky landscape, situated north of the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway and the winding Red River. The geography transitions from the developed corridors near Stanton Airport to the heavily forested ridges of the Daniel Boone National Forest. To the south, smaller settlements like Furnace and Knowlton are tucked into the valleys, while family-named landmarks such as McKinney Cliff and Congleton Mtn define the high ground. Local history is preserved in several rural burial sites, including Rest Haven Cem and Hatton Creek Cem. The network of creeks—such as Cat Cr and Hardwick Cr—illustrates the traditional settlement patterns where communities formed along narrow watercourses. This survey documents the intersection of modern infrastructure and the enduring rural character of the Powell and Estill County line.