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2019 Map of Lead Mine

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lead Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Thomas and its neighboring coal settlements of Coketon, Douglas, and Benbush anchor the southeastern corner of this Tucker County landscape. Situated along the North Fork Blackwater River, these communities reveal the long-standing industrial footprint of the region, where the terrain transitions from the high ridges of Backbone Mountain into the deep drainages of Monongahela National Forest. The map documents a dense network of water features including Horseshoe Run, Maxwell Run, and Snyder Run, which have historically dictated the placement of early settlements and travel routes.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial sites, such as Hile Cem, Knotts Cem, and Rose Hill Cem. Long-distance foot travel is represented by the Allegheny Tr :: Marlin Mtn, which traverses the central peaks, connecting the northern settlement of Lead Mine through the heart of the forest. The rugged topography is further defined by features like Hogback and Close Mtn, illustrating the high-elevation environment that has shaped West Virginia’s mountain history.