2022 Map of Whitley City

About this map

Whitley City serves as the focal point for this McCreary County corridor, anchored by the McCreary County Courthouse and the Somerset Community College McCreary Center. The landscape follows the spine of US Hwy 27 and the historic State Hwy 1651, linking a series of settlements including Marshes Siding, Stearns, Revelo, and Pine Knot. These communities are situated within the eastern reaches of the Daniel Boone National Forest, where the terrain is deeply dissected by drainages like Roaring Paunch Creek and Bridge Fork. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies numerous family burial grounds such as Carter Cem, Hollaway Cem, and Gilreath Cem. The concentration of infrastructure near Stearns and the presence of the Mc Creary County Airport illustrate the modern development pattern of this Appalachian plateau region, while trails like the Lick Creek Trl indicate the enduring recreational value of the surrounding forest.