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2011 Map of Crab Orchard

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crab Orchard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Coal City and surrounding communities define the landscape of this southern West Virginia mining region. The map highlights a dense network of small company-built settlements including Affinity, Lymwinn, Fireco, and Lillybrook, many of which were centers of the local coal industry. The presence of numerous active or formerly active service points like the Coal City Post Office and Princewick Post Office suggests the historical population density of these hollows.

Water management and terrain shape the local geography, from the Winding Gulf Embankment Dam to the ridges of Take-In Ridge and Thompson Ridge. The transportation network is a complex mix of modern roads like Fitzpatrick Rd and specialized routes such as Fire Trail Dr, reflecting the area's mix of residential development and industrial land use. Waterways like Crab Orchard Creek and Stonecoal Creek snake through the valleys, providing the primary corridors for the region's historic growth.