2011 Map of Iaeger

About this map

Tug Fork and Dry Fork carve through the deep hollows of McDowell County, defining the settlement patterns of this central Appalachian landscape. At the confluence of these waters, the town of Iaeger serves as a focal point, flanked by smaller riverside communities like Johnnycake, Avondale, and Union City. The terrain is characterized by sharp ridges such as Bee Ridge and Sourwood Ridge, where steep slopes necessitated the placement of family burial grounds and community landmarks on high ground or narrow benches. Genealogists will find a wealth of named sites, including the Lockhart, Meadows, and Bowles cemeteries. This 2011 survey captures the area's intricate network of secondary roads, from Old 52 Rd to the winding Mile Branch Rd, tracing the legacy of the local timber and coal economies through the names of various branches and hollows that feed into the primary river systems.