2019 Map of Arnett

About this map

Peachtree Ridge and the winding course of the Coal River define this corner of the West Virginia coalfields, where family-named cemeteries and small settlements follow the narrow creek valleys. This survey documents a deeply rooted landscape where community identity is tied to landmarks like Arnett, Dry Creek, and Rock Creek. Numerous family burial grounds, such as Adkins Cem, Bone Cem, and Jarrell Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting generations of residency in the hollows. The map illustrates how transportation evolved from the water-level routes of Marsh Fork and Millers Fork to modern connections like the PFC John M. Davis Memorial Bridge. These names, including those of smaller hamlets like Posey, Saxon, and Redbird, provide a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns along the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties.