2019 Map of Mayking

About this map

Whitesburg and Mayking anchor this portion of Letcher County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain gaps and winding creeks. The landscape is a complex web of narrow valleys, where settlements like Colson, Thornton, and Millstone follow the natural paths carved by Rockhouse Cr and Thornton Cr. The area is characterized by numerous small family and community burial grounds, including Collins Cem, Ison Cem, and Adams Cem, which provide essential points of reference for genealogical research. Higher elevations are marked by notable passages such as Logan Gap, Indian Creek Gap, and Sandlick Gap. To the south, the map reaches into the protected boundaries of the Jefferson National Forest. This topographical study reveals the historic settlement patterns of the Kentucky coalfields, where roads such as Consol Tipple Rd and Mayking Loop connect dispersed mountain communities.