2013 Map of Mayking

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Mayking and the surrounding coal-country communities of Letcher County are documented in this 2013 survey, showing a landscape deeply shaped by mining and the winding watercourses of the Cumberland Plateau. The settlement pattern follows narrow hollows and creeks, with clusters of development at Thornton, Colson, and Deane. Local genealogy is anchored by family-named landmarks and several burial sites, including Adams Cem and Collins Cem. The region's industrial heritage is evident through features like Mine Rd and numerous gaps that facilitate travel through the steep terrain, such as Thornton Gap and Sandlick Gap. Rockhouse Cr and the N Fork Kentucky River define the local drainage, while the intricate network of named branches—like Hurricane Br and Crafts Colly Cr—illustrates the traditional geography where many small communities, such as Cane Hollow and Smoot Creek, were established.