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2014 Map of Lead Mine

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lead Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Thomas and its surrounding coal-country settlements stand at the southern edge of this map, where the North Fork Blackwater River carves through the terrain. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Backbone Mountain and the deep cuts of the Monongahela National Forest. Historical family and community sites are scattered across the high ground, including Rose Hill Cem and Knotts Cem, providing vital clues for genealogical research in this part of Tucker County.

Further north, the settlement of Lead Mine sits along Horseshoe Run, connected by local routes like Us-219 that traverse the boundary between Preston and Tucker Counties. The area’s industrial and residential history is evident in the cluster of small towns like Coketon, Douglas, and Benbush, which grew around the river and rail corridors. Small drainages like Black Lick Run and Snyder Run pattern the slopes, illustrating the complex hydrology that influenced where these mountain communities were established.