1966 Map of Zachariah

About this map

The Daniel Boone National Forest dominates this mid-1960s survey of the Kentucky Highlands, a region defined by deeply incised creek valleys and narrow ridges. Settlement patterns here follow the winding watercourses and high ground, with communities like Zachariah and Torrent serving as anchor points in a landscape carved by the Kentucky River North Fork. The map records several small upland settlements, including Standing Rock, Fixer, and Rogers, alongside rural social centers like Mt Olive Ch and Hopewell Ch. An interesting local detail is the colorful nomenclature of the terrain, specifically Hell For Certain Creek and Hell Creek, which reflects the difficulty of navigating this complex topography. Genealogists can also trace the Mt Paran Sch and numerous unnamed Cem sites scattered across the ridges of Big Bend Ridge and Big Andy Ridge.