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2023 Map of Davy

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Davy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Coalwood and Davy anchor this detailed study of McDowell County's winding valley communities, where the geography of the southern West Virginia coalfields is clearly visible. The landscape is defined by the sinuous path of the Tug Fork and Clear Fork, which dictate the placement of settlements like Roderfield, Marytown, and Big Sandy. Steep ridges such as Indian Ridge and Hensley Knob separate these narrow valleys, illustrating the topographic constraints on local development.

Industrial and transport history is deeply etched into the terrain, from the Old Mining Rd and Roderfield Rd to the various hollows that served as corridors for growth. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint significant landmarks like the Iaeger Memorial Cem and vanished-feeling rail junctions. The map traces dozens of named tributaries, including Spice Creek, Honeycamp Branch, and Daycamp Branch, providing a comprehensive view of the area's intricate drainage system and the historic hamlets that line its banks.