2016 Map of Crab Orchard

About this map

Guyandotte Mountain and the winding waters of Piney Creek anchor this West Virginia landscape, reflecting a region defined by its coal-mining heritage and ridge-following settlements. The map illustrates a dense network of mountain communities such as Sophia, Crab Orchard, and Coal City, many of which developed around early industrial extraction sites. Notable elevations like Pack Mountain and Hecks Knob overlook a complex drainage system including Winding Gulf and Glade Fork. The transition of the local economy is visible through the infrastructure connecting established hubs like Beaver and MacArthur with smaller, tucked-away locales such as Lillybrook, Fireco, and Besoco. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous family-named landmarks and historical community centers like Pemberton and Sullivan that have long shaped the cultural identity of Raleigh County.