Northfork, WV
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- 1,690 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set along Elkhorn Creek in southern West Virginia's McDowell County, Northfork is a quiet mountain community surrounded by steep forested hillsides. The town originally grew up along Route 52 and the rail line during the area's coal boom, keeping residents connected to nearby hubs like Welch and Bluefield. Today, it offers a peaceful, small-town setting with quick access to scenic backroads and the region's popular Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail systems.
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