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2019 Map of Vest

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Vest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Quicksand Creek and its many winding tributaries define the landscape of this eastern Kentucky region at the meeting point of Breathitt, Knott, and Perry counties. The small settlements of Decoy, Elmrock, and Vest are connected by narrow roads like the Elmrock Decoy Rd and Vest Talcun Rd that follow the natural contours of the deep hollows. This 2019 survey documents a terrain dominated by local landmarks and family legacies, evidenced by the numerous small burial grounds such as Bradley Cem, Whitt Howard Cem, and Compton Cem.

Elevated points like Potato Knob, Drill Knob, and Grey Horse Hill rise above the dense network of forks and branches. The naming conventions of the hollows, including Medicine Hollow, Steer Hollow, and Suicide Hollow, suggest a long history of local lore and specific land use in these tight valleys. The map provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure, including Hwy 1087 and various branches like Crabapple Br and Beechnut Hollow.