2019 Map of Wilder

About this map

The East Fork Obey River carves a deep valley through this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, anchoring a landscape where small settlements like Wilder and Highland follow the ridgelines and creek beds. This 2019 survey captures the geographic legacy of the region's historical coal and timber settlements, tracing the boundary between Overton and Fentress counties. The density of family and community burial grounds, such as Wilder Cem, Davidson Cem, and Bills Creek Cem, speaks to the deep-rooted genealogical history of the area. Rugged terrain features like The Horse Pound and Lints Cove are surrounded by a web of rural routes, including Wilder Rd and Wilson Ridge Rd. The map provides a detailed look at the scattered residential clusters of Davidson, Cooktown, and Vine Ridge as they appeared in the early 21st century, linked by narrow hollows and numerous watercourses like Big Piney Cr and Big Laurel Cr.