2016 Map of Julian

About this map

Little Coal River carves a deep valley through this West Virginia landscape, where the borders of Lincoln, Boone, and Kanawha counties converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows, including Rattlesnake Hollow and Hog Trough Hollow, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements and transport routes. Several small communities such as Julian and Emmons are situated along the river and rail corridors, while family-named burial sites like Pate Cem and Anderson Cem are found on higher ground. Industrial infrastructure, notably the Big Horse Creek Compressor St, highlights the region's energy economy. Engineering landmarks like the Sprout Tunnel and Blue Tom Tunnel demonstrate the technical challenges of navigating this dissected plateau, while Pinnacle Rock serves as a prominent natural landmark overlooking the valley near Irene.