2019 Map of Mannington

About this map

Mannington and its neighboring coal-country settlements define this portion of the northern West Virginia hills, where the landscape is carved by complex drainages like Flaggy Meadow Run and Buffalo Creek. The map documents a landscape heavily influenced by industrial legacy, specifically the energy infrastructure surrounding Consol Number 9 and the Consol Number Nine Water Supply Lake. Family history is deeply rooted in the numerous small burial grounds scattered throughout the hollows, including Toothman Cem, Barrickman Cem, and Beaty Cem. The terrain rises toward Bake Oven Knob in the north, while the southern valleys are marked by the Norville Clinton Shock Bridge and the community of Rachel. This detailed survey offers an modern look at the traditional Appalachian settlement patterns of Marion County, where names like Mahan Run and Pricketts Hollow persist alongside newer landmarks like Sunnyview Acres Rd.