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2011 Map of Mallory

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mallory
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Guyandotte River and its major tributary, Huff Creek, carve deep valleys through this Logan County landscape, dictating the string-like arrangement of Appalachian coal towns. Communities such as Mallory, Mineral City, and Claypool are tightly clustered along the creek corridors, reflecting a settlement pattern driven by narrow flatlands and the requirements of valley-floor transportation. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it documents several family-named burial grounds, including the McDonald Cemetery and Browning Cemetery, alongside numerous local landmarks that served as community hubs.

Postal history is well-preserved here, with several specific stations noted such as the Hunt Post Office, Davin Post Office, and Verner Post Office. Further south, the landscape shifts toward the winding Elk Creek drainage, where small settlements like Emmett and Wylo are found. The map also records localized place names such as Poplar Log Hollow and Buckeye Hollow, providing a look at the traditional naming conventions used by residents of the hollows.