2019 Map of Crumpler

About this map

Ashland and Crumpler occupy a complex landscape of sharp ridges and deep hollows at the intersection of McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming counties. This 2019 survey documents the settlement patterns of the West Virginia coalfields, where communities like Cherokee, McComas, and Weyanoke are tied to the winding watercourses of N Fork Elkhorn Cr and Crane Creek. The geography is defined by prominent high points such as Indian Ridge, Pilot Knob, and Pinnacle Ridge, which separate the various forks of Widemouth Cr. Local history is preserved in landmarks like the Prosperity School and Bailey Cem, while the infrastructure of the region is illustrated by the Norfolk Ashland Rd and a network of secondary routes like Covel-Gooney Otter-Hollow Rd and the Windmill Gap-Prosperity Rd that navigate the difficult terrain through passes like Clark Gap and Peters Gap.