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2019 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Cumberland River loops through the heart of Williamsburg, where the landscape is defined by the steep hollows and ridges of the Kentucky coalfields. Much of the western and southern terrain falls within the Daniel Boone National Forest, a territory marked by family-named landmarks such as Bon Jellico Mtn and Jellico Mtn. These peaks are separated by deep drainages like Hurricane Hollow and Stanford Hollow, reflecting the historical timber and mining character of Whitley County.

Smaller settlements and communities follow the corridors of the Clear Fork and local pikes, including Mountain Ash, Savoy, and Emlyn. Local history is preserved at sites like Whitley County Cem and Highland Cem, while the road network connects established neighborhoods like Highland Park to the surrounding hills. This survey provides a record of the complex topography that shaped development from the riverfront to the heights of Mt Morgan.