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2011 Map of Ranger

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ranger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves a deep path through Lincoln County, shaping the life and settlement patterns of this West Virginia landscape. The riverfront towns of Atenville and Harts serve as local hubs, while smaller settlements like Wewanta are tucked further back along the many drainages. This area is characterized by an exceptional density of family burial grounds, such as the Hatfield Cemetery, Brumfield Cemetery, and Saunders Cemetery, which dot the hillsides and hollows, providing significant data for genealogical research.

Industrial and recreational footprints are visible at Bells Fishing Lake Dam and the Gartin Knob Lookout Tower, which stands prominently on Mann Knob. The complex network of creeks and forks, including Fourteenmile Creek and Little Harts Creek, historically dictated the placement of roads like Lick Fork Fourteen Mile Creek Rd. The presence of both the Ranger Post Office and Harts Post Office underscores the persistence of these rural communities within the winding topography of Ranger Ridge.