2019 Map of McGraws

About this map

Glen Rogers and McGraws anchor this 2019 survey of the West Virginia coalfields, where the high ridges of Guyandotte Mountain and Bearwallow Ridge divide the headwaters of numerous mountain forks. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys of Milam Fork and Marsh Fork, revealing a landscape deeply intertwined with the region's topography. Genealogists can identify family landmarks such as Frye Cem near Rockcastle Cr and the Tilley-Tolliver Cem situated near Station Gap. A complex network of local routes, including Co HWY 1 and Co HWY 5, connects historic mining communities like Ravencliff and Sabine. The map details a transition from traditional road systems to a growing network of managed paths like the Pathfinder Trail and Still Run Ridge Trail, reflecting modern land use among the summits of Hickory Knob and Pretty Ridge.