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2019 Map of Rhodell

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rhodell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves through the steep ridges of the West Virginia coalfields, anchoring a string of valley settlements like Stephenson, Amigo, and Mullens. This 2019 survey documents the rugged geography where the borders of Raleigh and Wyoming counties meet, highlighting a landscape defined by narrow hollows and high ridges such as Horsepen Ridge and Ivy Ridge. The transport network follows these natural corridors, with the Winding Gulf railroad line tracing the water's edge alongside the Roy M Lilly Memorial Bridge.

Local landmarks and family history are preserved through features like the Milam Cem and Mike Ferrell Field. Small communities such as Stonecoal Junction, Wyco, and Iroquois illustrate the persistent settlement patterns of the region's industrial heartland. From the northern reaches of Besoco to the southern elevation of Herndon Heights, the map provides an exacting record of the roads and watercourses, including Barkers Creek and Tommy Cr, that have shaped life in these Appalachian valleys.