2011 Map of Williams Mountain

About this map

Williams Mountain and the surrounding coal country are defined by a complex network of hollows and creek branches that dictated the settlement patterns of this West Virginia landscape. Small communities like Prenter and Andrew are positioned along the primary watercourses, while numerous family cemeteries including Bias, Harless, and Miller dot the hillsides, providing essential touchpoints for genealogical research. The map illustrates the industrial footprint of the early 21st century through features like the Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam and the Road Fork Dam. Civil and community infrastructure is marked by the presence of several mail hubs, such as the Seth Post Office and the Williams Mountain Post Office, while the Williams Hill Lookout Tower stands as a prominent high-point landmark overlooking Ruffys Fork and Little Laurel Creek.