2013 Map of Varney

About this map

Varney and its surrounding hollows are defined by a complex network of forks and branches that shaped the settlement patterns of this eastern Kentucky region. Small communities such as Apple Orchard Bottom, Piso, and Laura are situated along the narrow valley floors, while family history is etched into the landscape at Varney Cem, Caney Cem, and Francis Cem. The map reveals how local infrastructure follows the water, with Varney Post Office Rd and Rockhouse Branch Rd providing access to these secluded reaches. Notable terrain features like Flag Knob overlook the drainage basins of the Brushy Fork and Elkins Fork. The presence of several small burial grounds and the Rocklick Church suggests a landscape of deeply rooted family homesteads connected by winding mountain roads.