2016 Map of Tallega

About this map

The community of Tallega sits at a critical junction where the rail line passes through the landscape, marked by significant engineering features like the Tyler Tunnel and Mud Tunnel. This 2016 survey documents the complex topography of the Kentucky River's North Fork area, where numerous hollows and branches define the settlement patterns. From Canyon Falls to the river's Horseshoe Bend, the map reveals a network of rural connections like Angel Deaton Rd and Brush Creek Rd that link small settlements such as Monica, Primrose, and Athol. The boundaries between Lee, Breathitt, and Owsley counties converge here, highlighting the region's intersection of local jurisdictions and rural lifeways along the water and the rails.