1962 Map of Salyersville South

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The Licking River carves a winding path through the deeply dissected plateau of Magoffin County, dictating the development of early 1960s settlements and industry. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad follows the valley floor, linking rural communities like Sublett and Royalton to the broader regional coal and timber markets. Evidence of the area's resource-based economy is scattered across the terrain, from a Strip Mine on the eastern hills to the numerous gas wells and the pipeline traversing the ridges. Genealogists will find a dense concentration of family landmarks, including the Howard-Shepard Cem, Gardner Cem, and Powers Cem. The landscape is dominated by significant elevations such as Big Half Mountain and Gully Mountain, while the nascent transportation network is highlighted by the Parkway Toll Road and modern interchanges near Salyersville.