2019 Map of Vicco

About this map

Vicco and the surrounding mountain settlements of Perry, Knott, and Letcher counties are defined by the winding hollows of the Kentucky Appalachians. The landscape is a dense network of creek-side communities, including Wiscoal, Sassafras, and Cornettsville, where development follows the narrow valley floors of Carr Fork and its numerous tributaries. These settlements are often centered around the local geology and coal history, as seen in the cluster of homes near Rowdy Hollow and Happy. Genealogists and local historians will find several family-linked landmarks preserved here, such as Cornett Hill Cem, Turner Cem, and Hall Cem. The road network, including Smithboro Rd and Yellow Creek Rd, illustrates the geographic constraints of the region, where transportation is dictated by the steep rise of Halls Mtn and Dixon Knob. This topographic detail captures the intersection of residential life and the demanding terrain of the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield.