2014 Map of Matewan

About this map

Matewan and its neighbors along the Tug Fork river occupy a landscape deeply etched by the border history of West Virginia and Kentucky. This area, famous for the Hatfield-McCoy legacy, is marked by numerous family burying grounds such as the Matthew Hatfield Cem and the McCoy Cem. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors and hollows, with communities like Blackberry City, Hatfield Bottom, and Freeburn clustered near the water and rail corridors. Higher elevations are dominated by landmarks like Blackberry Mtn and Rockhouse Mtn, while the intricate network of "runs" and "branches" including Poundmill Run and Sulphur Cr drain the steep terrain. Infrastructure such as the Matewan Bridge and Egerton Bridge facilitate movement across the state line, connecting these coal-country settlements to the broader region via routes like KY-1056 and WV-49.