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2014 Map of War

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of War
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

War and the surrounding coal camps of McDowell County are situated along the winding corridors of Dry Fork and War Cr in this 2014 survey. The town of War, serving as a central hub, is surrounded by numerous small mining communities like Warriormine, Excelsior, and Yukon. The landscape is defined by its industrial history, with labels like Tipple St in Bartley reflecting the proximity of rail and mine operations. This area is heavily dissected by narrow valleys such as Johnnycake Hollow and Bartley Hollow Rd, where many homes and roads are concentrated on the limited level ground near the water.

Genealogists can identify specific burial grounds such as Deskins Cem and Lomax Cem located near the headwaters of these drainages. To the east, the Olga Number 2 Lookout Tower stands as a landmark on the ridgeline, while the southern portion of the map features Lake Berwind and the nearby community of Berwind. The map also captures the West Virginia and Virginia state boundary as it crosses through the high ground south of Canebrake.