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2022 Map of Wayland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wayland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Right Fork Beaver Creek winds through the heart of this Floyd and Knott County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for a series of mountain settlements including Garrett, Wayland, and Dema. The terrain is characterized by narrow hollows and numerous family-named branches, such as Hunter Branch and Sugar Camp Br, which drain the steep ridges into the central valley. This 2022 survey captures the modern road network, including State Hwy 777 and State Hwy 122, which connect the small communities and junctions like Porter Junction and Welco Station.

The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it identifies several family burial sites tucked away in the hills, including Triplett Conley Cem, Collins Cem, and Gibson Cem. Notable land features like Estill Bottom and named landmarks such as Glo Hollow reflect the local nomenclature and the history of settlement in these Kentucky coalfields. The proximity of Minnie and Drift in the northeast corner highlights the density of small towns along the winding creek beds.