2016 Map of Mallory

About this map

The Guyandotte River snakes through this West Virginia mountain landscape, connecting a string of tight valley settlements at the junction of Logan, Wyoming, and Mingo counties. Steep ridges like Buffalo Mtn and Huff Mtn isolate the drainage basins of Huff Creek and Elk Cr, where residential enclaves such as Gillman Bottom and Combs Addition line the narrow valley floors. The distribution of family and community landmarks, including the William C. Browning Bridge near Verner and the McDonald Cem near Man, reflects a settlement pattern dictated by the vertical terrain. Genealogical interest is high here, with numerous burial sites like Claypool Cem and Browning Cem tucked into the hollows. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of coal country, showing the proximity of places like Mineral City and Mallory to the primary river and rail corridors.