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1992 Map of Matewan

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Matewan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Tug Fork carves the jagged border between Mingo County, West Virginia, and Pike County, Kentucky, anchoring a landscape defined by its coal-rich ridges and narrow hollows. In the early 1990s, the industrial legacy of the region is evident in the dense network of mines, a strip mine near McVeigh, and a prominent conveyor system at Ransom. Major settlements such as Matewan and Blackberry City sit tight against the riverbanks, linked by the Norfolk and Western railroad which follows the water's curves.

Local life is concentrated in tight valley communities like Phelps and Freeburn, where institutions such as Blackberry Sch and Faith Ch serve the population. Notable landmarks like the Radio Tower (WHJC) and the Sydnor Addition reflect the modern development of these historic mining towns. The terrain remains dominated by named summits including Rockhouse Mtn and Silk Knob, which separate the myriad creek branches feeding the main river system.