2019 Map of Whitesburg

About this map

Whitesburg serves as the central hub of this Appalachian landscape, where the North Fork Kentucky River winds through the valley floor. The map captures a complex intersection of hydrology and topography, as the Tennessee Valley Divide marks the boundary between the Kentucky and Virginia borderlands. Transportation in the region is defined by the CSX RR line and the winding path of SR-3073, connecting smaller settlements like Dongola and Eolia. The steep geography of Pine Mountain and Cumberland Mountain dictates the settlement patterns, forcing communities into narrow hollows such as Poplar Log Hollow. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource for locating family burial sites, including the Blair Cem and Maggard Cem, which are tucked away near the headwaters of the Poor Fork Cumberland River.