1992 Map of Thomas

About this map

Johns Creek snakes through the heart of this East Kentucky landscape, defining the topography of the region near the meeting of Martin, Floyd, and Pike counties. The valley floors are dotted with small settlements such as McCombs and Jackson, where life centered around the local waterways and the winding roads that followed them. This early 1990s record documents a distinct industrial signature, where an extensive network of conveyors, air shafts, and a tipple serve the coal extraction efforts concentrated near Moree and Aldridge. Along the western edge, the Dewey Lake State Wildlife Management Area occupies the wooded slopes above the creek. The map serves as a detailed guide for those tracing family roots in the hollows, identifying rural landmarks like Big Branch Ch, Piso Ch, and numerous small family cemeteries tucked away on the hillsides.