2016 Map of Tilford

About this map

Pine Mountain and the high elevations of the Daniel Boone National Forest dominate this modern survey of the Cumberland Plateau. The landscape is defined by the winding boundary between Perry and Letcher Counties, where narrow valleys and steep ridges dictate the placement of small communities. The settlements of Wentz, Tilford, and Delphia are connected by roads following the natural drainage of the land, such as Jackson Fork Rd and Brashy Gap Rd. Genealogists may find interest in the Riddle Bradley Cemetery, situated on a ridge overlooking the headwaters of the region. The map illustrates the persistent pattern of ridge-and-hollow settlement, where places like Daisy and Slemp occupy the few available levels near watercourses like Hicks Branch and Turkey Creek.