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1995 Map of Lead Mine

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Lead Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Leadmine Mountain and the high ridges of Backbone Mountain dominate this corner of the Monongahela National Forest, where deep valleys and industrial operations define the landscape. The map details the transition from the forested heights of St George to the coal-heavy topography near Thomas and Coketon. Numerous strip mines and an identified Historic Industrial Site near Douglas indicate the intense extractive history of the region.

Settlement patterns follow the water, with small communities like Lead Mine and Shafer positioned along Horseshoe Run. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural landmarks such as Sugarland Ch and its accompanying Sugarland Ch Cem, as well as Kight Cem and Rose Hill Cem. Educational and recreational hubs are also noted, including the Tucker County High School and the Horseshoe YMCA Camp, providing a comprehensive view of the mid-1990s cultural and physical geography.