2013 Map of White Oak

About this map

The Licking River winds through this section of eastern Kentucky, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by narrow hollows and high ridges like Ditney Ridge. Numerous small settlements are clustered along the river and its tributaries, including White Oak, Bloomington, and Kernie. The map reveals a deeply personal geography through its extensive record of family burial grounds, such as the Andrew Jackson Patton Cem, Patrick and Lovely Cem, and Saul Howard Cem. These cemeteries, often situated on hillsides overlooking family lands, provide a vital record for genealogical research in Magoffin County. Roadways like Old Elam Rd and Bloomington-Cisco-Matthew Rd connect these dispersed communities, following the natural contours of the valley floors near Upper White Oak Creek and the Licking River.