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2016 Map of Mammoth

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Blue Creek and its many winding tributaries, including Rockcamp Fork and Middle Fork Blue Cr, define the drainage patterns of this corner of the West Virginia coalfields. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of hollows often named for local families or landmarks, such as Belcher Hollow, McBride Hollow, and Jim Hollow. These deep valleys have historically dictated the placement of small communities and the winding roads that connect them.

Settlements such as Mammoth, Blakeley, and Kendalia appear as focal points of activity within the terrain. Local history is evidenced at the Blakeley Cem and the naming of features like Danny Beasley Spring, reflecting a long-standing human presence in the hills. The map also records the transition across the Clay Co and Kanawha Co boundary, following the ridges and runs of this dissected plateau.