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2016 Map of Lorado

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lorado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Buffalo Creek winds through a landscape of steep hollows and ridges where the borders of Logan, Boone, and Wyoming Counties meet. This 2016 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns of West Virginia's coal country, centered on communities like Lorado, Craneco, and Lundale. The map traces the intricate transportation network necessary for navigating this terrain, including Buffalo Creek Road and County Highway 16, which connect the small clusters of homes and industrial sites tucked into the valley floors.

Historical traces of the area's residents are found at the Brown-Browning Cemetery in the southern portion of the sheet, while prominent heights like Buffalo Mountain and Bald Knob define the physical boundaries of local life. From the northern reach at Greenwood to the southern waters of Huff Creek, the map illustrates a region defined by its deep drainages, including Spruce Laurel Fork and Toney Fork, which have shaped the movement and placement of these Appalachian communities for generations.