2014 Map of Crumpler

About this map

Crumpler and the surrounding coal-country settlements occupy a landscape defined by the intersection of McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming counties. This 2014 survey captures a mature Appalachian terrain where industrial legacies and small mountain communities are interwoven along narrow hollows. Notable features like Crumpler Impoundment Number Two and the Tolliver Br Lake indicate the ongoing role of water management in the region, while the Pilot Knob Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the complex ridge systems. The map details a network of dispersed settlements, including Ashland, McComas, and the aptly named Smokeless, connected by winding roads like the Ashland-Crumpler Rd. Family history is anchored in the landscape at Bailey Cem and Prosperity Cem, while terrain features such as Indian Ridge and Peach Ridge dictate the layout of the local infrastructure.