2014 Map of Matheny

About this map

Clear Fork and Laurel Fork define the drainage and settlement patterns of this Wyoming County landscape, where communities are deeply integrated with the narrow valleys of the Appalachian plateau. The settlement of Matheny serves as a central point, flanked by smaller hamlets such as Jesse and Edith. Local history is preserved at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens and the Glen Fork Cem, which sit alongside established transit corridors like the Appalachian Hwy and Kooperston Rd. The map illustrates a region where life follows the water, with nearly every named settlement, from Kopperston in the north to Keyrock in the southeast, situated at the confluence of mountain streams like Toney Fork and Coon Br. Steep ridges, including Huff Mtn and Panther Knob, isolate these valley communities, creating a distinct network of hollows and gaps.