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2016 Map of Eskdale

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Eskdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cabin Creek and Paint Creek serve as the primary lifelines for this rugged section of the West Virginia coalfields, where settlements are tightly clustered along narrow valley floors. The community of Eskdale sits centrally along Cabin Creek Rd, surrounded by numerous hollows and steep ridges such as Bear Hollow and Johnson Knob. Further south, the landscape is dotted with smaller communities including Leewood, Acme, and Kayford, reflecting the long-standing industrial and residential patterns of the Kanawha and Boone County borders.

Industrial footprints remain evident through features like the Truax-Traer Company Spring and the Powerhouse Hollow, which underscore the region's connection to resource extraction. Local family and community history is preserved in sites such as Sight Hill Cem, Johnson Cem, and Perry Cem. The eastern portion of the map follows the winding course of Paint Creek, connecting the towns of Nuckolls, Whittaker, and Burnwell through the deep mountain passes.