1996 Map of Wilsondale

About this map

Cabwaylingo State Forest dominates the high ground of the Tug Fork watershed, where the borders of Wayne, Mingo, and Lincoln counties meet. This 1990s survey documents a landscape defined by its deep hollows and narrow ridges, such as Tick Ridge and Perry Ridge, heavily marked by the region's energy economy. Dozens of gas and oil wells are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the persistent industrial footprint in these Appalachian valleys. Small communities like Wilsondale and Breeden serve as focal points along the winding path of Twelvepole Creek. The map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies numerous family burial grounds tucked away in the hills, including Stroud Cem, Stafford Cem, and Meade and Messer Cem. Cultural landmarks like the Lower Turkey Ch Sch further reflect the dispersed settlement pattern of this rural coal and timber country.