Quinwood and its neighboring coal-country settlements define this West Virginia landscape, where small communities like Marfrance, Crichton, and Leslie are concentrated along the winding course of Meadow Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and knobs, including Laurel Creek Mountain and Mill Creek Mountain, which dictate the placement of roads and housing. This 2011 survey illustrates the continued importance of civic infrastructure in these tight-knit mountain towns, noting both the Leslie Post Office and the Charmco Post Office. Evidence of the area's high elevation and vantage points is found at the Rich Knob Lookout Tower to the south. The map provides a detailed view of local genealogy and land use, showing family-named landmarks like Coggins Knob and Huggins Ridge, alongside the Mountain Cemetery situated north of Carl.
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1887 · Hinton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Nicholas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Nicholas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Hinton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Nicholas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Meadow Creek
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1914 · Winona
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1915 · Meadow Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Winona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Richwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500