West Virginia Mine Map Archives
The Coal Industry of West Virginia is nearly 150 years old. It is estimated that over those years, thousands of mines were abandoned in West Virginia. In many cases very little information was compiled regarding these mines.
7 Eerie And Fascinating Coal Mining Towns in West Virginia
2022年12月10日 · What You’ll Discover In These 7 Tiny West Virginia Mining Towns Is Incredible. Explore the fascinating ghost towns of West Virginia, each with a rich coal mining history and unique remnants of the past.
Explore Abandoned Coal Mines in West Virginia
Explore our collection of abandoned coal mines in West Virginia. From historical pieces to stunning photographs, discover the beauty and history of coal mining.
Interactive map of coal mines in West Virginia
The map shows areas of active and historical coal mining in both underground and surface mines, with separate colors for auger and highwall mining. Users can zoom in on mining areas and retrieve information for individual mines, including historical mine maps for many locations.
Mining in West Virginia: A Capsule History - WV Office of …
West Virginia is fortunate to have been blessed with enormous reserves of energy rich bituminous coal. These coal deposits occur in all but two of the mountain states’ fifty-five counties. Underlying the topography of the state are sixty-two individual seams of …
Forgotten Company Towns Of West Virginia’s Coal Country
2024年9月29日 · In the early 20th century, coal mining was the lifeblood of West Virginia. Entire communities sprang up around mines, with companies providing homes, schools, and stores. However, as the demand for coal dwindled, many of these towns were abandoned.
Coal Camp Maps - West Virginia
The National Coal Heritage Area includes all or parts of thirteen counties in southern West Virginia where coal has been king for generations.
Travel Through Time Via 12 Photos Of West Virginia's Mining …
2020年10月26日 · These 12 Rare Photos Show West Virginia’s Mining History Like Never Before. Historic photos of West Virginia's mining industry highlight the hard work, risk, and community life of coal miners and their families.
Coal Mining in West Virginia - Drive Thru History®
2022年8月18日 · The beautiful rolling hills of West Virginia are filled with old mining towns. By the beginning of the 20 th century, West Virginia, was the national leader in the production of coal. However, West Virginia was also known as the leader …
Coal Mining Heritage in West Virginia - WV Explorer
From 1836 to 1840, Professor William Barton Rodgers, Virginia's most expert geologist, visited the West Virginia mines which had been opened at that time and made an analysis of the coals in Harrison, Monongalia, Taylor, Fayette, Mineral, Grant, Preston, and Kanawha counties.