2019 Map of Majestic

About this map

Tug Fork carves a deep path through this section of the Central Appalachian coalfields, serving as the natural boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. The map documents a landscape defined by narrow hollows and steep ridges, where settlements like Vulcan, Devon, and Stopover are tightly bound to the riverbanks and creek bottoms. This 2019 survey shows the continued industrial presence of Thacker Mines in the north and the localized infrastructure of the Norfolk Southern railway corridor following the river. Local genealogy is anchored by several small burial sites, including the Steele Cem and Simkins Family Cem, which remain tucked into the side valleys. The intricate network of small streams, such as Beech Cr and Mate Cr, illustrates the complex drainage patterns that have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads throughout Mingo and Pike counties.