2019 Map of Pax

About this map

The town of Pax and the surrounding coal-country communities of Weirwood and Willis Branch anchor this 2019 survey, where the West Virginia Turnpike carves through the narrow valleys of the Fayette and Raleigh county line. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape heavily shaped by its rugged topography and the industrial corridors following Paint Creek and Clear Fork. The high concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Sutphin Cem, Lafferty Cem, and the Cottle Cemeteries, reflects the deep ancestral roots in the hollows around Lively and Artie. From the high point at High Knob to the depths of Shotgun Hollow, the map illustrates how transportation infrastructure like the Stanley Bender Memorial Bridge and various county routes must navigate the complex terrain of Paint Mtn and Hodge Knob.