2010 Map of Myrtle

About this map

Myrtle and Belo sit along the winding path of Trace Fork, where the landscape is defined by the sharp hollows and ridges of Mingo County. This 2010 survey shows a geography deeply influenced by industrial transit and family heritage, most notably seen in the Old N W Railroad Bed Rd which follows the contours of Toms Branch and Rockhouse Branch. The area is densely populated with small family burial grounds, including the Mounts Cemeteries, Wellman Cemetery, and Marcum Cemetery, providing a significant record for genealogical research. To the north, the settlement of Dingess serves as a local hub near West Fork Twelvepole Creek, while Laurel Lake and the Laurel Lake Dam offer a rare departure from the stream-fed valleys that dominate the terrain. Smaller communities like Parsley and Scarlet are linked by mountain roads such as Parsley Dingess Rd, tracing the intricate drainage network of the Right Fork Laurel Fork.