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2019 Map of Salyersville South

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Salyersville South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Licking River snakes through this Magoffin County landscape, shaping the development of communities like Royalton and Salyersville. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its steep valleys and narrow hollows, where family history is etched into the terrain through dozens of small burial grounds such as Nathan Howard Cem, Bluegrass Cem, and the Bishop Patrick Cem. The conversion of industrial infrastructure into recreational space is evident along the Dawkins Line Rail Trail, which follows the old rail corridor through the heart of the valley near Sublett.

Prominent geographical landmarks including Little Half Mtn and Big Half Mtn dominate the southeastern quadrant, while the Bend of the River near Mason illustrates the extreme meandering of the river system. Transportation networks are anchored by the Bert T Combs Mountain Pkwy, connecting these rural settlements to the wider state. The map also records the boundary line between Magoffin and Breathitt counties amidst the complex drainage of Beetree Br and Oakley Cr.