2022 Map of Vest

About this map

Decoy, Elmrock, and Vest anchor this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the landscape is defined by the intricate branching of Quicksand Creek and its many tributaries. The area's geography is characterized by a dense network of steep hollows and narrow ridges, with family legacies preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Bradley Cem and the Whitt Howard Cem. The map illustrates a classic Appalachian settlement pattern, with residences and small community hubs primarily situated in the narrow valleys along watercourses like Laurel Fork Quicksand Creek. High points like Grey Horse Hill and Potato Knob rise above the drainage basins, while the county lines of Breathitt Co and Knott Co cut through the northern reaches of this coal-country terrain.