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2011 Map of Lead Mine

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lead Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lead Mine and Shafer occupy a landscape defined by the intricate drainages of Horseshoe Run and Leadmine Run in this 2011 survey. The settlement patterns in the southern portion of the quadrangle reflect the industrial history of the Blackwater River area, where Coketon, Douglas, and Benbush are situated. These locales were historically central to the region's coal and coke production, and the presence of Fairfax Quarry further underscores the legacy of resource extraction.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Kight Cemetery to the north and Knotts Cemetery near Close Mountain. The map also captures local recreational and utility infrastructure, from the Horseshoe YMCA Camp tucked along a river bend to the winding course of Sugarlands RD, providing a clear view of how these communities are integrated into the mountainous terrain.