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2016 Map of Oceana

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Oceana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Oceana anchors this survey of the West Virginia coalfields, where narrow valley floors dictate the layout of communities like Lillyhaven and Lillydale along the winding Clear Fork. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and deeply incised hollows, a landscape shaped by both the natural hydrology of Huff Creek and the industrial footprint of extractive operations. Evidence of the region's mining heritage is woven into the map through features like Coal Mountain and the network of local access roads such as Strip Mine Rd.

Genealogists may find interest in the Milty T Morgan Cem located near Toler Hollow, reflecting the deep-rooted family histories of these Appalachian ridges. The map captures a moment in the mid-2010s where traditional settlements like Cyclone and Lynco persist alongside landmarks like Burning Rock, illustrating the enduring relationship between the topography and the communities established within these narrow corridors.