2016 Map of Salyersville South

About this map

Salyersville anchors the northern edge of this terrain, where the Mountain Pkwy intersects with local routes leading into the winding hollows of Magoffin County. The landscape is defined by the tight, dendritic drainage patterns of the Licking River and its numerous tributaries, such as Burning Fork and Right Oakley Creek. Small communities like Royalton, Sublett, and Swampton are situated along these valley floors, reflecting a long-standing settlement pattern where homes and roads are constrained by the steep ridges. Distinctive landforms like Big Half Mtn and Little Half Mtn rise above the river bends, including the aptly named Bend of the River. To the south, the boundary with Breathitt County marks the transition into even more isolated territory, accessible only by winding roads like Carver Rd.