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2016 Map of Anawalt

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Anawalt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Anawalt and the surrounding coal country settlements sit at the heart of this 2016 survey along the West Virginia and Virginia state line. The landscape is defined by the steep valleys of the Tug Fork and Elkhorn Cr, where tight clusters of streets and homes like Jenkinjones and Pageton follow the winding watercourses. Large-scale industrial features, including the Pageton Refuse Impoundment and Jenkinjones Impoundment, signify the region's enduring connection to the mining industry.

To the south, the topography shifts into the broader elevations of Abbs Valley Ridge and Big Stone Ridge as the map crosses into Tazewell County. This area maintains a distinct character with more dispersed settlements like Boissevain and Tabors. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Epperson Cem and the naming of small tributaries like Indian Grave Br and Puncheoncamp Br, reflecting generations of residence in these Appalachia hollows.