2010 Map of Vest

About this map

Decoy and the surrounding Knott County landscape appear here in 2010, dominated by the intricate drainage systems of Quicksand Creek and its many forks. The topography is defined by a dense network of hollows, including names like Spruce Pine Hollow, Cucumber Hollow, and Splash Dam Hollow, which speak to the area's timber and geography. Small settlements and former community centers such as Grigsby and Baker Camp are situated along the valley floors, connected by winding mountain roads like Buckhorn Rd and Elmrock Decoy Rd. Family history is preserved in localized landmarks including the Whitt Howard Cemetery, Compton Cemetery, and Dobson Cemetery. The map captures the physical reality of these eastern Kentucky ridges and creek beds, where prominent high points like Drill Knob and Potato Knob stand above the narrow, winding hollows that have shaped local settlement for generations.