1980 Map of Winfield

About this map

The Southern railroad line serves as the primary spine for this region of the Cumberland Plateau, connecting the settlements of Winfield, Isham, and Strunk along the border between McCreary County, Kentucky, and Scott County, Tennessee. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the dense timber of the Daniel Boone National Forest and active extraction sites, with numerous strip mines and gas or oil wells dotting the hillsides. Local genealogy is well-preserved through a network of small family and community burial grounds such as Stephens Cem, Chitwood Cem, and Ross Cem. The rugged topography is drained by a complex system of waterways, including Roaring Paunch Creek and Bear Creek, which carve deep valleys into the terrain surrounding Honeycutt Mountain and Privet Mtn. Small centers of faith like Second Bethlehem Ch and Highway Ch anchor the rural crossroads and small clearings within the forest boundary.