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2022 Map of Tilford

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Tilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Jewell Ridge dominates the central landscape of this Kentucky coal country, a divide separating numerous deep hollows and narrow valleys. This topography dictates the settlement pattern, with small communities like Slemp, Delphia, and Tilford situated along the winding paths of Leatherwood Creek and its many tributaries. The area is characterized by a dense network of local roads such as Daisy Rd and Bark Camp Br Rd that follow the natural drainage of the land, connecting family-named landmarks and secluded hollows.

Local history is preserved in sites like the Riddle Bradley Cemetery, tucked away on the slopes of Bee Hive Mountain Rd. The map illustrates the complex boundary where Perry, Letcher, and Harlan counties meet, a region defined by the intricate hydrology of Little Leatherwood Creek and Turkey Creek. This detailed documentation provides a modern view of traditional Appalachian mountain geography, showing how the ridges and branches continue to shape community life.