2014 Map of Pax

About this map

Paint Creek carves a deep path through the coal-rich plateau of the West Virginia mountains, following the boundary line between Fayette and Raleigh counties. This landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high knobs, where industry and community have long coexisted. The modern transportation corridor, marked by the Stanley Bender Memorial Bridge and the West Virginia Turnpike Bridge, contrasts with the older settlement patterns visible at Artie, Clear Creek, and Pax. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites throughout these hills, including the Kingston Cemeteries, Lively Cem, and Maynor Cem. The industrial footprint of the region is evident in features like the Rowland Mine Impoundment and the Lookout Tower atop Lick Knob, highlighting the historical reliance on timber and coal extraction that shaped these mountain communities.