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2023 Map of Pilot Knob

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pilot Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kopperston lies at the southern edge of this West Virginia landscape, where the intersections of Boone, Wyoming, Raleigh, and Logan counties meet among the high ridgelines of the Appalachian plateau. The settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floors, particularly along Pond Fork and Huff Creek, while industry and infrastructure are represented by landmarks such as the Kimbell Water Works Spring.

The terrain is defined by massive landforms including Guyandotte Mountain and Cherry Pond Mountain, separated by strategic passes like Walnut Gap and Indian Gap. Local family history is etched into the topography at Jarrells Flats and Jarrells Ridge. The complex network of branches and forks, such as Toney Fork and West Fork Pond Fork, illustrates the drainage patterns that have historically dictated road placement, such as Koppers Mine Rd and Co Hwy 11/04.