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2019 Map of Matheny

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Matheny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Matheny and Oceana serve as central points in this Wyoming County landscape, where deep hollows and creek valleys dictate the pattern of settlement. Following the winding course of the Glen Fork and Clear Fork, the map reveals a network of tight-knit communities including Jesse, Kopperston, and Sabine. The terrain is defined by prominent high points such as Panther Knob and gaps like Adkins Gap and Elkins Gap, which have historically influenced the paths of local roads like Kopperston Rd and Jesse Mountain Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks such as Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Matheny and the Glen Fork Cem located north of its namesake community. The map illustrates the transition from river-bottom developments to the high Chestnut Flats, documenting the modern layout of these coal-country towns while preserving the names of the small branches and forks—like Rollins Br and Hurricane Br—that have shaped the region's geography for generations.