2019 Map of Wheelwright

About this map

Wheelwright and Weeksbury serve as the primary population centers in this densely dissected landscape where the borders of Floyd, Knott, Pike, and Letcher counties converge. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of narrow hollows and winding branches, such as Left Fork Beaver Cr and Abner Fork, which dictate the placement of roads and settlements. Local history is deeply embedded in the land through family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Tackett Cem and Osborne Cem near Wales. The presence of Johnson Coal Hollow and numerous mine-related road names like Mine Rd points to the region's industrial foundations. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive features like Potatoe Knob and Collier Rocks, while more modern commemorative sites such as Fleming Memorial Gardens near the southern border reflect the community's evolving landscape in the early 21st century.