2019 Map of Whitesville

About this map

The Coal River and its major forks define the settlement patterns of this West Virginia coalfield region, where steep ridges separate long-established mining and rail communities. Whitesville serves as a primary hub near the confluence of Elk Run and the Marsh Fork, with residential and industrial activity concentrated along the narrow valley floors. The landscape is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Mordue Cem, Jarrells Cem, and Asbury Cem, which are tucked away in the hollows. Moving south and east, the map traces the winding paths of Marsh Fork through Birchton, Montcoal, and Stickney. This survey illustrates the dense network of local routes like Sackville Rd and Packsville Marfork Rd that connect high mountain gaps and secluded settlements like Blue Pennant and Twilight in a topography dominated by Cherry Pond Mtn and Kayford Mtn.