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2016 Map of Ranger

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ranger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Lincoln and Wayne Counties, anchoring the small settlements of Ranger, Atenville, and Harts. This terrain is characterized by a dense network of hollows and forks, such as Short Bend Hollow and Fourteenmile Creek, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. The map reveals a deeply personal geography for local historians, documented through numerous family-named landmarks and resting places like the Saunders Cemetery, Hatfield Cemetery, and the Jones Cemeteries.

Industrial and infrastructure footprints are visible in the Hartland Coal Haul Bridge near Harts, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and transportation. High points like Cove Knob and Mann Knob overlook a landscape where life remains closely tied to the water, from the banks of Fish Lake to the various bridges, including the Ranger Beam Span Bridge, that connect these isolated communities.