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2011 Map of Wharncliffe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tug Fork river carves a serpentine path through this 2011 survey, defining the borderlands where Mingo and Wyoming counties meet. This rugged landscape is shaped by deep hollows and named ridges like Glen Alum Mountain and Ben Creek Mountain, reflecting the traditional coal-country topography of the region. Small coal-camp settlements and remote communities are clustered along the narrow valley floors, including Glen Alum, Wharncliffe, and War Eagle.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the Toler Cemetery, Mounts Cemetery, and Cline Cemetery. The infrastructure of the era is evidenced by multiple postal hubs, including the Wharncliffe Post Office and Baisden Post Office, along with specialized road networks like Bens Creek Rd and Spring Fork Bens Creek Rd that navigate the steep terrain.