2011 Map of War

About this map

War and its neighboring coal towns define the deep valley landscape along the Dry Fork and War Creek. This 2011 survey documents the dense network of hollows and ridges characteristic of McDowell County, where small communities like Warriormine, Yukon, and Caretta are tethered to the winding river corridors. The infrastructure of these mountain settlements is anchored by essential facilities, including the English Post Office and Berwind Post Office, alongside the high-elevation Olga Number 2 Lookout Tower. To the south, the geography shifts toward recreation at Lake Berwind, where the Berwind Lake Dam impounds the waters of War Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the complex road systems, such as Berwind Mountain Rd and English Hollow Rd, which navigate the steep drainage patterns of Jacobs Fork and Barrenshe Creek.