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2013 Map of Salyersville North

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Salyersville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Salyersville anchors the southern edge of this Magoffin County survey, where the Licking River and Coal Br shape the valley floor. The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow hollows and creeks, including Raccoon Cr, Brushy Fork, and Big Mine Fork. These waterways historically dictated the placement of small rural communities like Logville, Lacey, and Wheelersburg.

Family genealogy is deeply etched into the topography through dozens of namesake burial sites, such as the Jenkins Cem, Tackett Memorial Cem, and David M. Cooper Cem. The road network follows the winding paths of the water, with routes like Mine Fork Rd and Brushy Fork Rd providing access to isolated settlements such as Plutarch and Ever, reflecting a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where habitation and infrastructure are closely tied to the available bottomland.